Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist Surgery
Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist Surgery
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Job Description
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Nancy Allen
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with on-call time required
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
For full consideration please include a resume and three professional references.
About this Position
The College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital at Oklahoma State University is seeking an enthusiastic person with a passion for small and large animals. Successful candidate will provide clinical assistance to professional staff and a variety of treatments to patients admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). Candidates will have the opportunity to actively participate in one-on-one training of veterinary students as well as work alongside veterinary specialists to provide clients and patients with the highest standard of care.
This is a full-time position with on-call emergency duty (additional compensation for on-call emergency duty included). Every full-time employee receives a full benefits package. This includes health insurance life insurance retirement 13 paid holidays (including one full week off around Christmas) paid annual and sick leave and more. You also have free access to OSUs gym and fitness centers employee assistance program and free professional development through main campuss human resources department.
The VTH is a 145000 square foot full-service veterinary teaching hospital providing 24 hour care for all domestic and selected exotic and wildlife species. The VTH admits more than 15500 clinical cases per year and hospitalizes 5-8 ICU cases per day. Our hospital is equipped with digital radiography MRI CT ultrasound endoscopy 24-hour access to full clinical pathology lab oxygen cages pulse oximetry capnography I-Stat point-of-care testing telemetry blood pressure and central venous pressure monitoring Pleur-Evac suction units and ventilator therapy. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to interact with specialists as well as a supportive group of interns and residents. If you are interested in pursuing your VTS this is the place to work!
This position is in the surgery area of the hospital.
Required Qualifications
- High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
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.
- Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge: 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates 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.
- Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS).
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
