Veterinary Technician II

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Are you a Vet Technician ready to grow your career, working alongside the best in diagnosis and treatment, as well as research and education? Are you compassionate with the commitment to learn in a comprehensive environment? If you are saying yes, take your step forward and join us at Iowa State Universitys Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center

To qualify, you must have an Associates Degree from an accredited institution; you will have 12 months from the date of hire to obtain your veterinary technician certification, registration, or license.

Our on-the-job training allows veterinary technicians of all experience levels to develop skill sets to their fullest potential and opportunity for specialty licenses. As a veterinary technician, you will also support and contribute to the education of 4th-year veterinary students, under the guidance of our expert veterinary clinicians. You wont be able to do this work like this anywhere else in Iowa!

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. We take great pride in shaping the future of veterinary professional practice, education, research, and service, as well as our people, clients, and patients.

We offer a variety of shifts available to fit your lifestyle. During the interview, you'll have the opportunity to select the job and schedule that best suits your preferences.

Check out these videos to learn more about our hospital:

• Small Animal Hospital - https://youtu.be/D5b85eHflJs

• Large Animal Hospital - https://youtu.be/ztiVp_AOvtk

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Veterinarian, provides advanced care for ill and injured animal patients or animals used in a research or hospital setting. Instructs and demonstrates veterinary care, animal husbandry, and technical skills to students and Veterinary Technician I. Provides assistance to fourth-year veterinary students, Veterinarians, and investigative staff in their treatment of animals, teaching, or research functions. May exercise some control over the continual work product of others within assigned service. Position operates independently in performing the full scope of advanced care. Provides mentorship and guidance to Veterinary Technician I. Guidance and mentorship can be provided by Veterinary Technician III.

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

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Assists with the instruction and evaluation of veterinary and veterinary technology students and Veterinary Technician level I. In a clinical or classroom setting provides demonstrations of advanced skill level in areas such as proper medical record keeping, animal restraint, phlebotomy, intravenous and urinary catheterization, fluid therapy, aseptic technique, anesthetic monitoring of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification system, level I-III and postoperative care.

Responsible for providing advanced nursing care on ASA I-III patients which are considered to be healthy, have mild, or severe systemic disease that is a consistent threat to life. Nursing care to include but not limited to: placing and maintaining intravenous, urinary, and arterial catheters, central lines, nasogastric tubes, and nasal oxygen; administering fluids and medications orally, parenterally, and enterally; utilizing blood products; performing arterial sampling, tracheostomy care, and other advanced treatments.

Collects, analyzes, and processes samples for research, diagnostic, and clinical purposes. Monitors the patients condition and effectiveness of medications.

Performs advanced preparatory procedures on various animal species and assists staff members in surgical, medical and laboratory procedure preparation (such as phacoemulsification, endoscopy, blood cultures, pericardiocentesis, and arthrocentesis etc.), including instrument and supply set up.

Administers anesthesia and monitors patient response through the recovery period for ASA I-III patients; maintains anesthetic and mechanical monitoring equipment.

Maintains orderly and sanitary work areas for clinical, teaching, and research facilities.

Monitors effectiveness of autoclaves.

Stocks and organizes patient exam rooms, treatment areas, holding areas and operating rooms.

May determine and enters hospital charges and medical records into the computer to create accurate records for billing accounts and evaluate charges to ensure hospital costs are accurately captured.

Responsible for set up, inventory, maintenance, security, and repairs for equipment and instruments used in surgical procedures, emergencies and/or lab sessions. Monitors the effectiveness of environmental sanitation programs. Monitors and reports aberrations in environmental systems as they relate to animal and public health.

Assists in drafting and evaluation of reports of institutional programs (i.e., postoperative care, anesthesia monitoring, facility maintenance, etc.).

Utilizes ultrasound machines and x-rays, assist with MRI, or other related imaging equipment for patient diagnostics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to perform advanced technical skills reflective of department.

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 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.

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

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

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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