Veterinary Technician II - Jr. Surgery

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Position Title:

Veterinary Technician II - Jr. Surgery## Job Group:

Merit## Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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
• Bachelor’s 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.##

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching students in a veterinary setting.
Experience restraining large or small animals.

Experience with Anesthesia and or surgical assistance.
Experience in veterinary dentistry.##

Job Description:

** Veterinary Technician II
** to support clinical instruction, technical procedures, and shelter medicine services.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside board-certified clinicians and contribute to hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art facility.
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* What You’ll Do:

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* ** Educate and support veterinary students (VM1–VM4)
** in teaching laboratories, assisting with animal evaluation and case management.
* ** Deliver technical assistance and patient care**, including sedation, monitoring, and wellness care for shelter animals.
* ** Demonstrate clinical and laboratory skills**, such as anesthesia, dentistry, urinalysis, bloodwork, and parasitology.
* ** Collaborate with faculty, technical staff, and shelter partners
** to manage labs, develop curriculum, and ensure quality care.
* ** Maintain equipment, inventory, and accurate patient records
** in a clean and organized clinical setting.

Job Details:
* This is a
** full-time, on-site position
** located in Ames, Iowa.

* Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM - While the position does not require weekend work or an on-call schedule, hours may vary slightly depending on operational needs, and occasional early arrivals or later departures may be necessary.
* ** Fear Free certification
** is preferred due to the emphasis on low-stress animal handling.

* Location:

Patterson Hall
** This position will remain open until filled. However, to ensure full consideration, please submit your application by January 26, 2025.
** 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.
** 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…