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Are you looking for an employer who will support you as a collaborative team member and value certification, education, and experience? Do you want to challenge yourself to excel in an educational environment where the vital role of veterinary technicians and nurses as essential team members is highly regarded? Would you like to help build the future of Veterinary Medicine as a member of the Purdue Veterinary Medicine family?
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in compassionate patient care, outstanding teaching, significant community involvement, exemplary client service, and groundbreaking scientific discovery that advances both animal and human health and well-being.
If this sounds rewarding to you, then check out our job opportunities here at a major Big Ten university campus in dynamic West Lafayette, Indiana! Our culture is marked by enthusiasm about community development, smart communication, technological advances, scientific research, and global responsibility. If you have a strong desire to learn, as well as teach; are looking for amazing benefits; and appreciate a diverse and welcoming population and workforce, then apply today to join the PVM Family!
Current Job Openings
Technicians, Technologists, and Assistants
- Animal Care Technician
- Research Technician (Supporting Pet Animal Trials)
- Veterinary Technician (Anesthesia)
- Veterinary Technician (Emergency/Critical Care)
- Veterinary Technician (Intermediate Care)
- Veterinary Technician (Large Animal Hospital)
- Veterinary Technician (Ophthalmology)
- Veterinary Technician (Small Animal)
- Veterinary Technician (Small/Large Animal Versa)
- Veterinary Technician, Senior (Physical Rehabilitation)
- Veterinary Technician, Supervisor (Emergency/Critical Care)
- Veterinary Technician, Supervisor (Large Animal)
- Veterinary Technician, Supervisor (Small Animal)
DVM / Faculty
- Equine Surgeon, Senior (CEESH)
- Professor (Poultry Diagnostics)
- Professor (Small Animal Dentistry)
- Professor (Small Animal Surgery)
Staff
- Executive Assistant
- Instruction Technologist
- Laboratory Technician (Histology)
- Laboratory Technician (Histology)
- Research Technician (Supporting Pet Animal Trials)
Students
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Working at Purdue
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Opportunities for Promotion
We encourage and support all staff who want to grow and develop professionally. Expand your skills by working with world-recognized veterinary specialists.
Earn a Competitive Salary and Benefits
Learn more about all the benefits offered at Purdue Benefits.
Continuing Education
We offer continuing education programs, both in person and online, for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in a variety of formats including workshops, lectures, conferences and symposiums. We even offer learning opportunities for the animal owning public and scientists in the veterinary field.
Learn more about continuing education programs at the Office of Lifelong Learning.
Student Employment
Student employment opportunities at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital are for currently enrolled Purdue University students.
We accept student employees in all our Hospitals to work 4-hour shifts, including nights and weekend, and with a minimum of 3 shifts per month.
Opportunities include:
- Patient handling and restraint
- Delivering samples to in-house laboratory
- Cleaning medical areas
- Stocking supplies
- Facilitating patient movement between hospital sections
Experience working with animals or a hospital environment is preferred, but not required.
Student Employment Process
To be considered for employment at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, please complete the Student Employment Application and submit to the hospital administration office at VTHadministration@purdue.edu.
Once your application has been received, it will be forwarded to the supervisor in the area of your interest. The supervisor will contact you regarding any employment opportunities in their area.
Questions?
Email VTHrecruiting@purdue.edu to join our team!
Student Volunteering Opportunities
Purdue students that are enrolled in the Pre-Veterinary Program or Veterinary Technology Program are eligible. Learn more about our volunteering opportunities.
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. A background check will be required for employment.
