.Iowa State University Veterinary Technician I in Ames, Iowa Position Title: Veterinary Technician IJob Group: MeritRequired Minimum Qualifications: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), andRegistered, licensed, or certified as a veterinary technician within one year of the start date.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with small or large animals.Experience restraining animals in a medical setting.Job Description: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 University's Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center.To qualify, you must have an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution; you will have 12 monthsfrom 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 won't 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.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 maintainingintravenous catheters; administering fluids and medications orally, parenterally, and enterally; and performing other basic treatments.Collects and processes samples for research, diagnostic, and clinical purposes