Veterinary Technician I
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Job Location:
Eugene, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title:
Veterinary Technician IJob Group:
MeritRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Associate or Bachelors degree in a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and Registered licensed or certified as a veterinary technician within one year of the start date.Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience restraining and safely handling large animals.Experience working in a veterinary or clinical animal care environment.
Hands on experience providing routine animal husbandry and daily care tasks for small or large animals.
Job Description:
If you enjoy handson work with a variety of species including companion animals equine and farm animals and have an interest in reproductive and neonatal care the Theriogenology team at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center may be a great fit for you. We are looking for someone who is motivated comfortable working in a teaching hospital environment and ready to support a service that combines patient care learning and clinical activity each day.
What You Will Do
In this role you will work closely with clinicians residents interns veterinary students and fellow technicians. Your primary responsibilities include:
Assisting with reproductive and neonatal exams preparing samples and supporting advanced reproductive procedures
Providing daily patient care including monitoring vitals placing IV catheters administering medications and assisting with anesthesia and recovery for routine cases
Maintaining and troubleshooting equipment used in theriogenology including semen analysis tools microscopes ultrasound units and artificial insemination equipment
Supporting daily service flow by preparing treatment and exam areas maintaining sanitary workspaces organizing supplies and entering information into medical records and billing systems
Working with students by demonstrating proper animal handling and restraint techniques and assisting with development of technical skills
Role Details to Know
This position is fully on site within the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center.
The role involves the ability to safely restrain move assist with procedures involving both companion and large animal species. Some on call work is required in support of equine and farm animal surgical and ICU cases.
The position includes frequent lifting and physical activity and involves exposure to bodily fluids chemicals and other environmental conditions related to animal personal protective equipment and support from experienced team members are provided.
About the Department
The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center is part of Iowa State Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine one of the nations oldest and most respected veterinary institutions. The Theriogenology Service provides comprehensive reproductive care for large animals while supporting teaching research and handson learning. The team values collaboration high quality patient care and creating an environment where students and staff can learn and grow together.
Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Veterinarian provides intermediate care for ill and injured animal patients or animals used in a research or hospital setting. May perform veterinary care animal husbandry and basic technical skills with fourth-year veterinary students. Provides assistance to students Veterinarians and investigative staff in their treatment of animals teaching or research functions. Position operates within standard guidelines and alternatives that are known and any deviation from such requires prior approval. Guidance and mentorship can be provided by Veterinary Technician II or III.
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.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
7601aApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
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
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:
April 1 2026Posting Close Date:
April 14 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18893Required Experience:
IC
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