Veterinary Technician (Small Animal Surgery Floor)

Req Id: 39988

Job Title: Veterinary Technician (Small Animal Surgery Floor)

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Purdue University Veterinary Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic, credentialed veterinary technician for our Small Animal Surgery Team. This position will work closely with our orthopedic surgeons and residents, serving as the primary point of communication for clients, referring veterinarians, and the specialty departments within the hospital. Get ready to put your communication and organizational skills on display! Typical shifts will involve assisting with patient appointments and rechecks, monitoring sedation for radiographs, providing inpatient treatments, circulating in the OR, and monitoring anesthesia for both in-OR and outpatient procedures. This position includes an after-hours anesthesia on-call rotation.

All veterinary technicians in the hospital have the opportunity to continually learn new skills and techniques. This knowledge leads to teaching those skills to veterinary and veterinary nursing students. We are looking for someone with a solid base of organization, time management, anesthesia, and post-operative patient care.

About us:

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 Technology. All veterinary technicians 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.

What We're Looking For:

What is needed:

• Graduate of AVMA accredited veterinary technology program
• Must be RVT in Indiana within 12 months of starting employment
• Two years of experience working in a Veterinary Hospital or related

Skills Needed:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Willing to teach clinical skills and concepts to students
• Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations

What is nice to have:

• Experience working in a veterinary teaching hospital or multi-specialty veterinary hospital

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summaryCLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (EligibleForOvertime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 4

• Pay Band S055
• Job Code #20003410

Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines:

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA employer.

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Posting Start Date: 12/19/25