Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist
Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist
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Job Description
Position Details
Req ID:
req19627
Position Title:
Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist
Position Type:
Staff FullTime
Position Number:
AS8980
OSU Campus:
Stillwater
Department:
Okla Veterny Medcl Teaching Hosp
Location Address:
2065 W Farm Rd Stillwater OK 74078 USA
Hiring Supervisor:
Mayte Aleman
Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):
16.00 35.00 Hourly
Work Schedule:
Shift work (may include overnight weekend holiday)
Faculty Appt Period:
Job Summary:
Exposure to animal diseases that may be transmitted to humans. Subject to animal scratches or bites. Exposure to chemicals and pharmaceuticals used in treatment of animals medical waste animal feces urine blood and vomitus. Exposure to hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic drugs. Loud noises related to small and large animals are routine. Must comply with mandatory rabies preexposure vaccine program.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach resume and three references
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: High School/GED Two years related experience; or Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program with two years related experience; or Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related area; or DVM degree or equivalent. Experience in restraint of small and large animals administering injections and placement of IV (peripheral central and urinary) catheters is essential. Must have knowledge of equipment used within VTH including but not limited to: personal computer telephone copy machine laser video endoscope diagnostic lab equipment camera/video camera electrodiagnostic equipment etc. Must be physically capable of lifting animals weighing 50 pounds or greater onto exam tables and into elevated cages. This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally. Must be physically capable of lifting animals onto exam tables and into elevated cages. Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree in veterinary technology Five years experience as a Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA or credentials in a specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition. Ability to perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision. Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS).
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study work and living environment for its faculty staff volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations OSU conducts preemployment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include but is not limited to criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history sex offender registry motor vehicle history financial history and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when in the discretion of the university it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
