Veterinary AssistantTechnicianSpecialist Prim. Care
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Job Location:
Stillwater, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 16 - 35
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Nancy Allen
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$16.00 - $35.00
Hourly
Priority Application Date
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to ensure full consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration please include a resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
Instruct and assist year-four professional veterinary students. Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas. Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in the small animal primary care unit of the VTH including possible assistance in small animal medicine and surgery small animal ICU ophthalmology internal medicine etc.
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 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
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
