Veterinary Technician I - Farm Animal

Iowa State UniversityEugene, IA
4dOnsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about animal health and hands-on veterinary care? We’re looking for a Farm Animal Veterinary Technician to 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.

Requirements

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
  • Registered, licensed, or certified as a veterinary technician within one year of the start date.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with large animal species (bovine, equine, small ruminants) in a clinical or hospital setting.
  • Knowledge of technical procedures such as anesthesia monitoring, and patient care protocols.
  • Experience with regulatory requirements (Animal Welfare Act, IACUC, etc.) and biosecurity practices.
  • Experience supporting teaching in a veterinary setting.
  • Experience working in an emergency care setting.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
  • 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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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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