Veterinary Technician 1, 2, or 3-Small Animal ICU

Veterinary Technician 1, 2, or 3-Small Animal ICU page is loaded## Veterinary Technician 1, 2, or 3-Small Animal ICUlocations: Veterinary Medicinetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R00106666## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Veterinary Technician 1, 2, or 3-Small Animal ICU## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM VetMed - VTH - Admin - Nursing - Small Animal Intensive Care Unit (Amy A Geeding (00013292) (Inherited))## Work Location:Veterinary Medicine## Pay Grade:## Job Description:The LSU Veterinary Medicine (Vet Med) Intensive Care Unit operates on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year basis. Our state-of-the-art facilities have a 52 patient capacity with a constant coverage for the animals receiving treatment. The small animal intensive care unit also serves as an anesthesia and surgery recovery area as well as a triaging center for small animal emergencies seen at the veterinary teaching hospital.**Veterinary Technician 1*** Assist with a variety of highly technical clinical procedures associated with care and treatment of critically ill animals utilizing life support techniques and intensive care procedures and equipment. Administer medications, placement of intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, cystocentesis, abdominal/thoracic taps, etc. Monitor patients to recovery of anesthetized patients; maintaining accurate and complete records of vital signs, treatments, procedures, and medical notes associated. Participate in nursing rounds at shift change. Appropriately relay patient signalment, status, plan, and nursing considerations.* Maintain the ICU in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises. To include completion of daily, weekly, and monthly chores. Equipment quality controls, Inventory, and stocking. Participate in various course curriculum laboratories.* As needed support the Emergency Service: Aiding in the admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service. Provide general information over the phone. Maintain a daily census of all patients in ICU along with procedures and hospitalization fees. Complete data entry for all charges daily. Holiday shifts and emergency response personnel. Class II drug handling: > responsible for checking dosage and requested amount > obtaining drug and maintain required records. > ensuring proper administration and compatibility with other drugs. > proper disposal of any unused drugs (seal broken). Other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the hospital and emergency and critical care**Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's Degree OR Associate’s degree in veterinary technology OR CVT or equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties**Preferred Qualifications:**CVT or equivalent**Veterinary Technician 2*** Perform a variety of highly technical clinical procedures associated with care and treatment of critically ill animals utilizing life support techniques and intensive care procedures and equipment. Administer medications, placement of intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, cystocentesis, abdominal/thoracic taps, etc. Monitor patients to recovery of anesthetized patients; maintaining accurate and complete records of vital signs, treatments, procedures, and medical notes associated. Participate/ lead nursing rounds at shift change. Appropriately relay patient signalment, status, plan, and nursing considerations.* Maintain the ICU in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises. To include completion of daily, weekly, and monthly chores. Equipment quality controls, Inventory, and stocking. Participate in various course curriculum laboratories.* As needed support the Emergency Service: Aiding in the admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service. Provide general information over the phone. Maintain a daily census of all patients in ICU along with procedures and hospitalization fees. Complete data entry for all charges daily. Holiday shifts and emergency response personnel. Class II drug handling: > responsible for checking dosage and requested amount > obtaining drug and maintain required records. > ensuring proper administration and compatibility with other drugs. > proper disposal of any unused drugs (seal broken). Other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the hospital and emergency and critical care.**Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of applicable experience OR Associate’s degree in veterinary technology with 2 years of applicable experience OR CVT or equivalent with 2 years of applicable experience OR 5 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties OR 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician 1 at LSU SVM**Preferred Qualifications:**CVT or equivalent**Veterinary Technician 3*** Perform and instruct others for a variety of highly technical clinical procedures associated with care and treatment of critically ill animals utilizing life support techniques and intensive care procedures and equipment. Administer medications, placement of intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, cystocentesis, abdominal/thoracic taps, etc. Monitor patients to recovery of anesthetized patients; maintaining accurate and complete records of vital signs, treatments, procedures, and medical notes associated. Instruct and observe vet tech 1s, 3rd and 4th year veterinary students, veterinary interns, technician interns by tutorial and by example the techniques and protocols associated with daily patient care. Participate/lead nursing rounds at shift change. Appropriately relay patient signalment, status, plan, and nursing considerations.* Maintain the ICU in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises. To include completion of daily, weekly, and monthly chores. Equipment quality controls, Inventory, and stocking. Participate as instructors in various course curriculum laboratories.* As needed support the Emergency Service: Aiding in the admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service. Provide general information over the phone. Maintain a daily census of all patients in ICU along with procedures and hospitalization fees. Complete data entry for all charges daily. Holiday shifts and emergency response personnel. Class II drug handling: > responsible for checking dosage and requested amount > obtaining drug and maintain required records. > ensuring proper administration and compatibility with other drugs. > proper disposal of any unused drugs (seal broken). Other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the hospital and emergency and critical care.**Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of applicable experience OR Associate’s degree in veterinary technology with 4 years experience OR Certification as a vet tech or equivalent with 4 years experience OR 7 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties. **Preferred Qualifications:**CVT or equivalent**Special or Physical Qualifications (ALL LEVELS):**Able to answer phone calls after hours from students for issues regarding department. Required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.Per PS 18- #J-18808-Ljbffr Louisiana State University