Veterinary Technician I Farm Animal

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Are you passionate about animal health and hands-on veterinary care Were looking for a Farm Animal Veterinary Technicianto support our Farm Animal Hospital by providing exceptional technical assistance patient care and student instruction. This role is vital to ensuring high-quality clinical services and fostering a collaborative learning environment for future veterinary professionals.

What Youll Do:

• Perform advanced technical procedures and assist in surgical medical and diagnostic care for farm animal species under faculty and clinician direction.
• Provide patient care including monitoring vitals administering medications and supporting recovery for hospitalized animals.
• Demonstrate and teach proper restraint techniques diagnostic procedures and clinical skills to veterinary students and house officers.
• Maintain and troubleshoot medical equipment manage inventory and ensure clean organized workspaces.
• Collaborate daily with clinicians residents interns and students to coordinate patient care and hospital operations.

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• Schedule:Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
• On-Call Requirement:Yes including holidays and weekends; typically 35 on-call shifts per month for equine and farm animal surgeries and ICU support.
• Work Environment:On-site at the Farm Animal Hospital; hands-on clinical setting
• Residency Requirement:Must reside within reasonable distance for on-call duties

About the Department:

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Assists with basic nursing care on American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification level I and II patients which are considered healthy or with mild systemic disease. Nursing care to include but not limited to: monitoring body functions (temperature respiration heartbeat amount and frequency of food consumptions defecation urination etc.) and noting abnormalities; placing and maintaining intravenous catheters; administering fluids and medications orally parenterally and enterally; and performing other basic treatments.

Collects and processes samples for research diagnostic and clinical purposes.

Assists with basic preparatory procedures on various animal species and assists staff members in surgical medical or laboratory procedure preparation including instrument and supply set up.

Administers anesthesia and monitors patient response through the recovery period for ASA I-II patients.

Maintains orderly and sanitary work areas for clinical teaching and research facilities.

Stocks and organizes patient exam rooms treatment areas holding areas and operating rooms.

May assist with entering hospital costs and medical records into the computer to create accurate records for billing accounts.

Assists with set up inventory maintenance security and repairs for equipment and instruments used in surgical procedures emergencies and/or lab sessions.

Utilizes ultrasound machines and x-rays assist with MRI or other related imaging equipment for patient diagnostics.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of animal health and welfare - animal isolation sample collection medical treatment nursing and monitoring pre & post-surgical requirements including room and supply preparation.

Knowledge of pharmacology - dosage calculations and usage.

Knowledge of animal husbandry - animal feeding watering grooming handling safe transporting and environmental requirements.

Knowledge of record maintenance - collecting and recording data.

Knowledge of trimming clipping or grooming animals.

Knowledge of teaching and/or demonstration of safe animal handling.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements (Animal Welfare Act Public Health Service etc.).

Ability to handle restrain move load and unload animals.

Ability to administer medication - topical injectable oral and rectal.

Ability to check and interpret vital signs.

Ability to lift carry push or pull up to 70 pounds.

Ability to instruct and demonstrate veterinary techniques in handling grooming and nursing animals.

Ability to interact in a professional capacity.

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Ability to prioritize daily tasks.

Ability to work in high stress environments.

Knowledge of computers computerized medical record systems and word processing software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

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1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Choose ISU

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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