Veterinary Technician I

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Office of Animal Resources is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide care for animals used in research and teaching. Under supervision, you will assist veterinarians and staff in treatment, perform animal husbandry, and apply basic technical skills.

The role features a rotating on-call schedule and on-campus work. The position requires AVMA/CVMA-accredited education and active licensure within one year, with pay grade 10 and full-time on-campus duties.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in AVMA/CVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
• Registered, licensed, or certified as a veterinary technician within one year of start date.
• Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license.
• Must pass background check and credential verification.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for animals in a research setting.
• Assist veterinarians and investigative staff in treatment of animals.
• Perform animal husbandry and basic technical tasks under supervision.

Skills

Animal care

Veterinary assistance

Basic technical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in AVMA/CVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Licensed/registered/certified veterinary technician within 1 year

Job description

The Office of Animal Resources at the University of Iowa is seeking a Veterinary Technician. Under general supervision, provides veterinary care for animals used in a research setting. May perform veterinary care, animal husbandry, and basic technical skills. Provides assistance to Veterinarians and investigative staff in their treatment of animals used in teaching, training, or research functions. Position operates within standard guidelines and alternatives that are known, and any deviation from such requires prior approval. Staff will work a rotating on-call schedule and holidays.
Work Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Some overtime required and will work a rotating on-call schedule.

Work Modality: On Campus. This position is performed fully on campus.
To learn more about the department visit https://animal.research.uiowa.edu/office-animal-resources-oar
About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 10

• 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), and
• Registered, licensed, or certified as a veterinary technician within one year of the start date.

Special Qualifications (if appropriate):

• Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check, credential/education verification, verification of a valid state or commercial driver’s license, and ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards . Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent ( [e-mail] )

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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Additional Information

• Classification Title: Veterinary Technician I
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

• Contact Name: VPR Talent

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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