Large Animal Technician
Large Animal Technician
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Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary: Provides basic and intensive nursing care to all patients of all services admitted for treatment to the Large Animal Clinic of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Provides technical assistance to clinical faculty residents interns and senior veterinary students concerning all aspects of patient care animal handling and the application and use of specialized diagnostic and medical equipment. Subject to work and/or be oncall for varying shifts days of the week weekends and holidays. Assist in other areas as directed by the supervisor
Required Qualifications
Ability to receive and convey information and instructions to senior veterinary students clinical faculty and technical staff. Recognize needs and establish priorities care and concern for large animal patients. Be able to make sound emergency decisions concerning the health and safety of both humans and animals. Restrain and administer and pharmaceuticals by all acceptable routes of administration to large animals. Knowledge of: Large animal anatomy physiology and etiology; knowledge of CPR and animal restraint methods; considerable experience handling large farm animals proficiency in the operation maintenance and application of sophisticated medical equipment; IV pumps heart monitors centrifuge ultrasound laser incubator endoscopes hoists slings nebulizer and glucometer. Must be able to safely move and handle 75 pounds. Must be able to tolerate rabies prophylaxis.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: Licensed Veterinary Technician. Knowledge of basic nursing skills veterinary pharmaceuticals the application and operation of sophisticated surgical medical and diagnostic equipment. Knowledge of large animal surgical and medical procedures anatomy etiology and physiology. Experience at working in a veterinary medical setting. Experience in a large animal practice environment ability to work well with others in an academic setting.
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Starting at $36501.00 commensurate with experience
Review Date
09/03/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
