Veterinary AssistantTechnicianSpecialist 631964 LA ICU

OSU-Stillwater

Nancy Allen

Shift work evenings/overnights/weekends possible

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

$16.00 - $35.00

Hourly

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.

For full consideration please include a resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

The College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital at Oklahoma State University is seeking an enthusiastic person with a passion for 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 varying shifts and hours. Shift differentials are available for non-traditional shifts. 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 20 small animal 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 large animal ICU area of the hospital.

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Veterinary Assistant - High school/GED with two years experience.

  Veterinary Technician I - Registered Veterinary Technician or completed associate degree in veterinary technology and will sit for the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners technician certifying exam and obtain licensure within 120 days of hire.

  Veterinary Technician II - Three years experience as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician or equivalent at an AVMA accredited teaching hospital or large multi-clinician private veterinary practice.

  Veterinary Technician III - Six years experience as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician or equivalent at an AVMA accredited teaching hospital or large multi-clinician private veterinary practice.

  Senior Veterinary Technician - Eight years experience as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician or equivalent at an AVMA accredited teaching hospital or large multi-clinician private veterinary practice with greater than one year experience within a specific specialty.

  Veterinary Technician Specialist I - Registered Veterinary Technician. Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA; or have credentials in specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition.

  Veterinary Technician Specialist II - Must meet all requirements of Veterinary Technician Specialist I. Five years of experience as Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA; or have credentials in specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition.

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Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:

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 able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

• 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).

Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:

Exposure to animal diseases that may be transmitted to humans. Subject to animal scratches or bites. Exposure to chemicals and pharmaceuticals used in treatment of animals medical waste animal feces urine blood and vomitus. Exposure to hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic drugs. Loud noises related to small and large animals are routine. Must comply with mandatory rabies pre-exposure vaccine program.

Must be physically capable of lifting animals weighing 50 pounds or greater onto exam tables and into elevated cages.