Veterinary AssistantTechnicianSpecialist ECC AS6464

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Nancy Allen

Work Schedule

Shift work may include evenings overnights weekends

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

The College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital at Oklahoma State University is seeking an enthusiastic person with a passion for small 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. 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. Employees 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 emergency/critical care area of the hospital.

Required Qualifications

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

• Veterinary Assistant: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.

  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 Iicensure within
  120 days of hire. Experience with procedures such as administering vaccines/medications placement of IV (peripheral central and urinary) catheters suturing skin incisions/applying casts EKG/Ultrasound/other diagnostic imaging/monitoring inducing anesthesia by inhalation or
  intravenous injection etc.

  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. Experience with procedures such as administering vaccines/medications placement of IV (peripheral central and urinary) catheters suturing skin incisions/applying casts EKG/Ultrasound/other diagnostic imaging/monitoring inducing anesthesia by inhalation or
  intravenous Injection etc.

  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. Experience with procedures such as administering vaccines/medications placement of IV (peripheral central and urinary) catheters suturing skin incisions/applying casts EKG/Ultrasound/other diagnostic imaging/monitoring inducing anesthesia by inhalation or
  intravenous Injection etc.

  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. Experience with procedures such as administering vaccines/medications placement of IV (peripheral central and urinary) catheters suturing skin incisions/applying casts EKG/Ultrasound/other diagnostic imaging/monitoring inducing anesthesia by inhalation or
  intravenous Injection etc.

  Veterinary Technician Specialist I:Registered Veterinary Technician. Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA; or have credentials in specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition. Experience with procedures such as administering vaccines/medications placement of IV (peripheral central and urinary) catheters suturing skin incisions/applying casts EKG/Ultrasound/other diagnostic imaging/monitoring inducing anesthesia by inhalation or
  intravenous Injection etc.

  Veterinary Technician Specialist II:Five years of experience as Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA; or have credentials in specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition. Experience with procedures such as administering vaccines/medications placement of IV (peripheral central and urinary) catheters suturing skin incisions/applying casts EKG/Ultrasound/other diagnostic imaging/monitoring inducing anesthesia by inhalation or
  intravenous Injection etc.

• 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).