Veterinary AssistantTechnicianSpecialist SAIM
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Job Location:
Stillwater, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 16 - 35
Posted on:
13 hours ago
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 and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
Instruct and assist-fourth year professional veterinary students. Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas. Must have excellent technical capabilities as well as time-management communication (both written and oral) and organizational skills. Must be able to employ critical thinking prioritize tasks and work in a team environment. Self-motivation is essential to expand upon knowledge and education of advanced small animal diseases including diagnostic and treatment options. Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in several small animal VTH services including internal medicine cardiology ophthalmology community practice theriogenology oncology and exotic animal medicine.
Required Qualifications
- High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
High school/GED and 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
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
