Veterinary AssistantTechnicianSpecialist Large Animal ICU AS8091

OSU-Stillwater

Nancy Allen

Monday through Thursday 12:00pm-10:00pm (may vary)

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.

This position primarily works in Large Animal CCU and has the following responsibilities: Instruct and assist year-four professional veterinary students. Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas. Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in several clinics/departments of the VTH including small animal medicine and surgery small animal ICU equine medicine and surgery food animal medicine and surgery etc. Complete other tasks that are assigned or become necessary.

• 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 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.

• 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.

Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS).

Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:

• Ability to perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.