Veterinary Technician II

Veterinary Technician II

Merit

Registered licensed or certified as a veterinary technician and either Associates degree in a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and three years of experience with the care and treatment of animals in a veterinary teaching hospital specialty and referral practice laboratory animal medicine or research enterprise or Bachelors degree in a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and two years of experience with the care and treatment of animals in a veterinary teaching hospital specialty and referral practice laboratory animal medicine or research enterprise.

Are you ready to advance your career as a Veterinary Technician in the Emergency and Critical Care department working at the forefront of veterinary medicine education and research

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The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center offers evaluation medical care and surgical treatment to animals with urgent medical needs 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

The LVMC provides specialized care and comprehensive medical and surgical services for companion and large animals throughout Iowa and surrounding states. Our clinicians residents and interns technicians staff and senior veterinary students work in teams to provide 24-hour state-of-the-art care to animal patients.

Successful candidates hired into a Veterinary Technician I/II/III position in the College of Veterinary MedicinesSmall Animal Intensive Care Unit between 2/1/2025 and 6/30/2027 may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive of $1000. Payment terms and conditions will be provided in a payment agreement.

This Level II position provides care and assistance to patients under the supervision of Clinicians and House Officers at Iowa State University Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center within the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Department. Responsibilities include the ability to proficiently perform technical skills provide nursing care to small animal ICU patients and coordinate and assist with patient diagnostics procedures and other necessary treatments. Instruct and demonstrate veterinary care and technical skills to 4th-year veterinary students.

The successful candidate will be well-rounded and possess multitasking skills to triage and help stabilize incoming ER patients. The candidate will also provide advanced nursing care to small animal ICU patients with the ability to recognize changes in the health of an animal. They should demonstrate attention to detail and have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students faculty house officers and staff members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with restraining animals.

• Experience working in veterinary setting.

• Prior experience with large or small animals

At Iowa State Universitys Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC) youll collaborate with a team of experts in diagnosis treatment and education while making a meaningful impact on the future of veterinary medicine.

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Veterinarian it provides advanced care for ill and injured animal patients or animals used in a clinical or hospital setting.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter

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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Regular

Full time

7602a

August 21 2026

August 30 2026

R19844

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