Veterinary Technician I - Large Animal

About the role

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.

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.
• Absorb 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Benefits

The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center at Iowa State University offers comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, retirement benefits, generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans, and various voluntary benefits and discounts.

Pay

Pay grade 7601a, commensurate with qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, 12-month appointment.