Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
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Job Description
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Jason Pogue
Work Schedule
40 hour work week will be determined by the Director of Animal Resources.
The person in this position will be required to be on-call periodically. This time is compensable.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$16.00 - $35.00
Priority Application Date
Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should attach a resume a letter of application and the names addresses (including e-mail addresses) and telephone numbers of three professional references. Applications must be submitted electronically and will be accepted until a successful candidate is selected.
About this Position
Provide veterinary medical care to University animals used in research teaching and education under the direction of the University Attending Veterinarian or designee. Document care via medical records. Technical service includes stocking supplies sample collection sanitization etc. Assists in training of staff. Other duties as assigned including but not limited to performing routine husbandry of a wide variety of laboratory animal species.
Required Qualifications
- High School/GED Veterinary Technology (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
High School/GED with two (2) years related experience; or
Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program with two (2) years experience; or
Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related area; or
DVM Degree or equivalent.
- Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses: Valid drivers license
- Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:
Ability to pass respirator fit testing. Ability to meet physical requirements for lifting 50 lbs. and for working with large animals species small animal species and research and exotic animals. Excellent communication and documentation skills both written and verbal. Proficient with basic computer software programs including the ability to communicate via email and to perform simple word processing and populate simple spreadsheets.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors
Veterinary Technology
Previous experience working with laboratory animals in an AAALAC Accredited program. Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science as a Laboratory Animal Technologist a Laboratory Animal Technician or an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician.
- Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:
Registered Veterinary Technician Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by the Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians and Nurses; or have credentials in specialty that Animal Resources defines at meriting recognition.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
