Job Summary

The Purdue Large Animal team is looking to add a credentialed veterinary technician to our Farm Animal Team! We're looking for someone enthusiastic to work with cows, pigs, sheep, and goats providing both wellness care and emergency care to these species. Veterinary technicians in this role have the opportunity to both learn and teach working with a variety of cases and veterinary specialists in surgery and internal medicine. Typical duties include sample collection and preparation, surgical nursing, emergency recognition, and helping with inpatient medical treatments. 

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 the exceptional skills and knowledge our staff 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 team 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!

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science, veterinary technology, education, instruction or closely related field 
• Two years of experience working as a veterinary technician
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered

Skills Needed:

• Must become RVT in Indiana within 12 months of hire
• Ability to listen to and follow both verbal and written directions
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills with the ability to read and write in English
• Must possess knowledge level enough to explain and demonstrate routine veterinary medical concepts and procedures to aid in instruction of veterinary students, and veterinary technology students

Preferred: 

• Registered Veterinary Technician from AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• University Veterinary Teaching Hospital or Veterinary Specialty Hospital as a credentialed veterinary nurse

Additional Information: 

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position 
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 4
Pay Band S055
Job Code #20003410

Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php 

EOE / AA:
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.