Veterinary Technician

4 weeks ago

Ames, Iowa, United States Iowa State University Full time
Job Title: Veterinary Technician - Theriogenology

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Veterinary Technician to join our team in the Theriogenology department at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center. As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a critical role in providing exceptional patient care and assisting our clinicians and house officers in the reproductive health of our large and small animals.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist with reproductive services for small animal, equine, and food animal patients.
  • Provide basic nursing care to patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing other basic treatments.
  • Collect and process samples for research, diagnostic, and clinical purposes.
  • Assist with surgical, medical, or laboratory procedure preparation, including instrument and supply setup.
  • Administer anesthesia and monitor patient response through the recovery period for ASA I-II patients.
  • Maintain orderly and sanitary work areas for clinical, teaching, and research facilities.
  • Stock and organize 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.
  • Assist with set up, inventory, maintenance, security, and repairs for equipment and instruments used in surgical procedures, emergencies, and/or lab sessions.
  • Utilize ultrasound machines and x-rays, assist with MRI, or other related imaging equipment for patient diagnostics.
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, pharmacology, animal husbandry, record maintenance, and teaching and/or demonstration of safe animal handling.
  • 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.
Why Choose Iowa State University?

Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. We recognize that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental, retirement benefits, generous vacation, holiday, and sick time, and a range of other benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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