Veterinary Technician I Farm Animal

Position Title :

Veterinary Technician I - Farm Animal

Job Group : Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications :

Associate or Bachelors degree in a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and Registered licensed or certified as a veterinary technician within one year of the start date.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience working with large animal species (bovine equine small ruminants) in a clinical or hospital setting.

Knowledge of technical procedures such as anesthesia monitoring and patient care protocols.

Experience with regulatory requirements (Animal Welfare Act IACUC etc.) and biosecurity practices.

Experience supporting teaching in a veterinary setting.

Experience working in an emergency care setting.

Job Description :

Are you passionate about animal health and hands-on veterinary care Were looking for a Farm Animal Veterinary Technician to support our Farm Animal Hospital by providing exceptional technical assistance patient care and student instruction. This role is vital to ensuring high-quality clinical services and fostering a collaborative learning environment for future veterinary professionals.

What Youll Do :

• Perform advanced technical procedures and assist in surgical medical and diagnostic care for farm animal species under faculty and clinician direction.
• Provide patient care including monitoring vitals administering medications and supporting recovery for hospitalized animals.
• Demonstrate and teach proper restraint techniques diagnostic procedures and clinical skills to veterinary students and house officers.
• Maintain and troubleshoot medical equipment manage inventory and ensure clean organized workspaces.
• Collaborate daily with clinicians residents interns and students to coordinate patient care and hospital operations.

Position Details :

About the Department :

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is a leader in animal health education research and clinical care. Our Farm Animal Hospital provides comprehensive services for large animal species supporting both teaching and research missions. As part of our team youll contribute to advancing veterinary medicine while mentoring the next generation of professionals.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Assists with basic nursing care on American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification level I and II patients which are considered healthy or with mild systemic disease. Nursing care to include but not limited to : monitoring body functions (temperature respiration heartbeat amount and frequency of food consumptions defecation urination etc.) and noting abnormalities; placing and maintaining intravenous catheters; administering fluids and medications orally parenterally and enterally; and performing other basic treatments.

Collects and processes samples for research diagnostic and clinical purposes.

Assists with basic preparatory procedures on various animal species and assists staff members in surgical medical or laboratory procedure preparation including instrument and supply set up.

Administers anesthesia and monitors patient response through the recovery period for ASA I-II patients.

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

Stocks and organizes 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.

Assists with set up inventory maintenance security and repairs for equipment and instruments used in surgical procedures emergencies and / or lab sessions.

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

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 pharmacology - dosage calculations and usage.

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.

Appointment Type : Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year :

12 Month Work Period

Time Type : Full time

Pay Grade : 7601a

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 :

1) Resume / Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application / Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free : 1-.

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.

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

Original Posting Date :

January 2 2026

Posting Close Date : January 15 2026

Job Requisition Number :

R18408

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Veterinary Experience,Animal Care,Communication skills,Veterinary Assistant,Veterinary Technician Experience,Vital Signs Experience,Animal Handling,Animal Restraint,Experience Administering Injections,Catheterization,Medication Administration,Venipuncture Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1