Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist 631964 LA ICU

Job Description

Job Description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Nancy Allen, View email address on us.fitly.work

Work Schedule

Shift work, evenings/overnights/weekends possible

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 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 OSU's gym and fitness centers, employee assistance program, and free professional development through main campus's human resources department.

The VTH is a 145,000 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 15,500 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Examiner's 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.

Yes

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's 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:

 

Working Conditions

 

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.