Job Summary
*Updated 2.19.2025*
The Purdue University Veterinary Hospital is looking for enthusiastic credentialed veterinary technician to join our Large Animal team. This team works closely with both equine and farm animal patients assisting with a wide variety of surgical and internal medicine cases, urgent and recheck appointments, emergency cases, and hospitalized patient treatments. Duties may include math calculations, administering medications, obtaining laboratory samples, assisting with induction of general anesthesia, emergency recognition, and patient treatment, intensive care patient evaluation and monitoring, and surgical nursing.
The veterinary technicians at Purdue have the opportunity to continually learn new skills and techniques. This knowledge leads to teaching those skills to veterinary and veterinary nursing students. The Purdue Veterinary Hospital values credentialed veterinary technicians for the skill and knowledge they bring to the hospital, students, and patients. Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a beautiful campus that supports both a College of Veterinary Medicine as well as an Associate and Bachelor degree program in Veterinary Nursing. All veterinary nurses in the hospital teach and mentor students throughout the year. As a university employee, veterinary staff are afforded a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.
About Us:
The Purdue Veterinary Hospital highly values credentialed veterinary technicians for the exceptional skills and knowledge they bring to our hospital, benefiting our students and patients alike. Located in the picturesque town of West Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue University boasts a stunning campus that houses both a renowned College of Veterinary Medicine and comprehensive Associate and Bachelor degree programs in Veterinary Nursing. Our veterinary nurses play a crucial role in teaching and mentoring students throughout the year, shaping the future of veterinary care. As a member of our university staff, you'll enjoy a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. Join us and be part of a community dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine and education!
Join our team and enjoy a welcome bonus! When you join this position, you’ll receive a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions, and a $3,000 signing bonus
What We're Looking For:
- Graduate of AVMA accredited veterinary technology program
- Must be RVT in Indiana within 12 months of starting employment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Willing to teach clinical skills and concepts to students
- Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations
Nice to Have:
- Experience working with horses, cows, pigs, goats, and sheep
- Experience working in a veterinary teaching hospital or specialty veterinary hospital
What We'd Like You to Know:
- This posting represents multiple vacancies
- Purdue will not sponsor work authorization for this position.
- A background check is required for employment in this position
- This was formerly classified as an operational/technical position; an internal lateral transfer will retain same benefit standing.
- FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
What You'll Get in Return:
All university employees are afforded a generous benefits package, https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/index.php, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University’s expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global.
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