Veterinary Technician I-(26003116)
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
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade:10
Qualifications:
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
·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.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Include your driver’s license information as a certification under the license and certifications section.
Applicants are invited to upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission, if they would like them included for consideration:
·Cover Letter
·Resume
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 (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
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Research
Research/Hygienics Lab
RegularFull-time
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May 13, 2026, 12:04:18 PM
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