Veterinary Technician I

Position Title : Veterinary Technician I

Job Group : Merit

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

Preferred Qualifications : Experience with restraining animals.

Experience working in veterinary setting.

Prior experience with large or small animals

Job Description :

Are you ready to advance your career as a Veterinary Technician, working at the forefront of veterinary medicine, education, and research?

At Iowa State University’s Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC), you’ll collaborate with a team of experts in diagnosis, treatment, and education while making a meaningful impact on the future of veterinary medicine.

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Veterinarian, provides advanced care for ill and injured animal patients or animals used in a clinical or hospital setting.

Why Join Us?

Hands-On Training : Develop your skills to their fullest potential with on-the-job training tailored to all experience levels. Gain opportunities to pursue specialty licenses while advancing your expertise. Experience includes instructing and demonstrating veterinary care, animal husbandry, and technical skills to students.

Collaborative Impact : Work alongside expert veterinary clinicians, helping to contribute and assist 4th-year veterinary students and participating in state-of-the-art care for animal patients.

Comprehensive Services : Be part of a hospital that provides specialized medical and surgical care for companion and large animals, serving Iowa and surrounding states.

CURRENT OPENINGS : Anesthesia

Large Animal

Check out the links to learn more about our hospital :

LLoyd Veterinary Medical Center :

Small Animal Hospital :

Large Animal Hospital :

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

Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 Vitae2) Letter of Application / Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email or call or Toll Free : .Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as :

Original Posting Date : September 2, 2025

Posting Close Date :

Job Requisition Number : R17728

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University ( attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community ( . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies / procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and / or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. , email

If you have questions about the application process please email or call or Toll-Free at . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email or call or Toll-Free : . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources ( website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.