Veterinary NurseVeterinary Technician, Veterinary Research & Education Center (VREC), Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine UTIA

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Veterinary Nurse Veterinary Research & Education Center located within the Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide entry-level nursing care for the reproductive clinical service and the large animal teaching and research programs. This includes making patient assessments performing triage and preparing patients for exams or treatments. Position helps with performing diagnostic tests analyzing results recording patients medical histories and symptoms including observations. Position administers treatments establishes plan of care and operates medical serves as a resource of information and guidance. Position supports teaching efforts by instructing students interns and residents. Position also prepares for teaching labs and assists Principal Investigators with research projects as needed.

• Provides entry-level nursing care in the reproductive clinical service by making patient assessments performing triage prepping animals for and assisting with exams and treatments including surgical artificial insemination breeding soundness embryo transfer reproductive ultrasounds venipuncture hormone administration (ensures animals are on same reproductive cycles) and labor and delivery.
• Provides nursing care for teaching herd including health management triage routine medical care farrier appointments exams and treatments. Serves on-call as necessary for herd care and support.
• For both services records medical histories symptoms and observations. Restrains animals. Regularly communicates with supervising Clinician. Operates medical equipment including heavy equipment. Collaborates with others to ensure quality care is proper records according to hospital USDA and/or IACUC regulations. Ensures protocols are followed and up-to-date.
• In conjunction with clinicians supports teaching efforts by instructing students in the application of veterinary nursing skills. Provides preparation and clean up for teaching labs including planning assigning animals ensuring proper supplies are available and participating in lab.
• Supports research efforts by assisting principal investigators with research projects as necessary.
• Ensures IACUC and safety protocols are followed.
• Manages supplies equipment and inventory for reproductive service teaching and research. Organizes products maintains equipment (e.g. microscopes ultrasound machines) and orders supplies. Maintains cleanliness and order of facilities. Enters charges for clients teaching and research expenses.

Depending on experience and qualifications of successful candidate individual will be hired in as a Veterinary Nurse 1 Veterinary Nurse 2 Senior Veterinary Nurse 1 or Senior Veterinary Nurse 2:

Veterinary Nurse 1:

Minimum Education:

• Must be a graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)- accredited program in Veterinary Technology with an Associates or Bachelors degree.
• Upcoming graduates will be considered with the understanding that degree must be obtained prior to hire date.

Additional Requirements:

• Must obtain a license to practice in Tennessee within first year of employment

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Entry-level knowledge of veterinary medical concepts for horses cattle sheep goats pigs llamas alpacas and more.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and animal husbandry
• Knowledge of disinfection
• Knowledge of and ability to perform resuscitation
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures
• Ability to adhere to hospital safety procedures
• Ability to work in a high stress environment
• Ability to calculate dosages and to administer drugs
• Ability to obtain patient stats
• Ability to conduct oneself if a professional manner
• Animal handling skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklift bobcat and tractors.

Veterinary Nurse 2:

Minimum Education:

• Must be a graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)- accredited program in Veterinary Technology with an Associates or Bachelors degree.

Minimum Experience:

• 1 year of relevant experience in a veterinary medical center or in a private/specialty veterinary practice

Additional Requirements:

• Must hold a Veterinary Technician license and must obtain a license to practice in Tennessee within first year of employment

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• More advanced knowledge of veterinary medical concepts for horses cattle sheep goats pigs llamas alpacas and more.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and animal husbandry
• Knowledge of disinfection
• Knowledge of and ability to perform resuscitation
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures
• Ability to adhere to hospital safety procedures
• Ability to work in a high stress environment
• Ability to calculate dosages and to administer drugs
• Ability to obtain patient stats
• Ability to conduct oneself if a professional manner
• Animal handling skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklift bobcat and tractors.
• Ability to train employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach others
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Senior Veterinary Nurse 1:

Minimum Education:

• Must be a graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)- accredited program in Veterinary Technology with an Associates or Bachelors degree.

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years of relevant experience in a veterinary medical center or in a private/specialty veterinary practice

Additional Requirements:

• Must hold a Veterinary Technician license and must obtain a license to practice in Tennessee within first year of employment

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Mastery of knowledge skills and abilities in nursing care and veterinary medical concepts for horses cattle sheep goats pigs llamas alpacas and more.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and animal husbandry
• Knowledge of disinfection
• Knowledge of and ability to perform resuscitation
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures
• Ability to adhere to hospital safety procedures
• Ability to work in a high stress environment
• Ability to calculate dosages and to administer drugs
• Ability to obtain patient stats
• Ability to conduct oneself if a professional manner
• Animal handling skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklift bobcat and tractors.
• Ability to train employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach others
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to be a leader
• Ability to be a self-starter
• Ability to be proactive
• Ability to oversee and advise students interns and residents
• Ability to make sound decisions related to work and patient care

Senior Veterinary Nurse 2:

Minimum Education:

• Must be a graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)- accredited program in Veterinary Technology with an Associates or Bachelors degree.

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years of internal relevant experience.
• 6 years of relevant experience in a veterinary medical center or 7 years in a private/specialty veterinary practice.

Additional Requirements:

• Must hold a Veterinary Technician license and must obtain a license to practice in Tennessee within first year of employment.
• Must have successfully completed requirements for credentials examination and certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist in a NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) recognized technician specialty organization.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Expert knowledge skills and abilities in nursing care and veterinary medical concepts for horses cattle sheep goats pigs llamas alpacas and more.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and animal husbandry
• Knowledge of disinfection
• Knowledge of and ability to perform resuscitation
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures
• Ability to adhere to hospital safety procedures
• Ability to work in a high stress environment
• Ability to calculate dosages and to administer drugs
• Ability to obtain patient stats
• Ability to conduct oneself if a professional manner
• Animal handling skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklift bobcat and tractors.
• Ability to train employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach others
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to be a leader
• Ability to be a self-starter
• Ability to be proactive
• Ability to oversee and advise students interns and residents
• Ability to make sound decisions related to work and patient care
• Ability to effectively problem solve
• Ability to develop and implement protocols and policies
• Ability to professionally represent the Veterinary Nursing field and CVM whether in publications public engagements

Candidates must provide proof of attending an AVMA accredited program via official transcripts or diploma.

The Veterinary Medical Center is operational 24 hours a day 7 days per week and 365 days per year. Occasional weekend evening or holiday work may be required of this position.

Work Location:

• Knoxville Tennessee
• On-Site

Compensation and Benefits:

• UT market ranges: MR06-MR07
• Anticipated hiring range: $47840-$70720
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
• Find more information on UT Benefitshere

About The College:

The UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) located in Knoxville was established by anact of the Tennessee Legislature in 1974 and is part of theUniversity of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

UTCVMis one of 33 veterinary colleges in the United States and provides opportunities for Tennessee students while serving pet owners and the livestock industry as well as protecting public health enhancing medical knowledge and generating economic benefits to the state and nation.