Animal Caretaker I

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Come join our team as an Animal Caretaker!

At Iowa State University Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC) you will collaborate with a team of experts and make a meaningful impact on the future of veterinary medicine. Under direct supervision the Animal Caretaker I in the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service (ECC) is responsible for ensuring the proper handling feeding and care of animals as well as maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of animal facilities in compliance with federal state and university regulations. This role supports animal health and welfare while assisting veterinary technicians in daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and disinfect animal enclosures isolation rooms and equipment following strict protocols to ensure pathogen-free environments and containment of infectious agents.

• Handle restrain and care for animals providing support during veterinary treatments and procedures.

• Feed and water patients based upon instruction from clinical staff.

• Observe and report animal health status including any signs of illness injury or stress to the clinical staff.

• Maintain patient cleanliness by keeping bedding clean and dry and perform bathing as instructed by clinical staff.

• Assist in facility upkeep by performing minor repairs and reporting significant malfunctions to the supervisor.

• Transport animals while adhering to safety protocols.

Animal Caretaker shift openings:

1. Swing Shift: 11:30AM - 10:00PM rotating shift no on call.

2. Overnight: 8:30PM -7:00am rotating shift no on call.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with small animals.

• Experience restraining animals in a clinical veterinary setting.

• Experience with compliance and enforcement of biosecurity protocols.

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.

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Why Choose Iowa State University
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.

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