Veterinary Technician I - Large Animal

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about animal health and ready to build hands on experience in a large animal hospital setting? The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center at Iowa State University is seeking Veterinary Technicians to join our Large Animal Hospital. We are hiring for multiple roles across ICU and Food Animal services, supporting 24 hour patient care in a collaborative academic teaching environment. These roles support high quality patient care while contributing to the teaching mission of the hospital.

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.
Must live within a reasonable distance to meet on call expectations.
Ability to work with and safely handle large animals in a physically active clinical environment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience placing catheters in large animal patients.
Experience administering medications via IV, IM, SQ, or oral routes.
Experience monitoring anesthesia or assisting with surgical procedures.
Experience collecting and processing diagnostic samples including blood, urine, and fecal samples.
Experience with large animal handling and restraint techniques (equine and or food animal species)

Responsibilities

Perform advanced technical procedures and assist in surgical, medical, and diagnostic care for large animal species under faculty and clinician direction.
Provide patient care including monitoring vitals, administering medications, and supporting recovery for hospitalized and critical patients.
Assist with ICU cases and ongoing treatment plans to ensure continuity of care.
Demonstrate and teach proper restraint techniques, diagnostic procedures, and clinical skills to veterinary students and house officers.
Collaborate daily with clinicians, residents, interns, and students to coordinate patient care and hospital operations.
Maintain and troubleshoot medical equipment, manage inventory, and ensure clean, organized, and safe workspaces.