Posted 5mo ago

Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist - Prim. Care AS9441

@ Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
$16-$35/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:instructing students, assisting care, maintaining inventory
Requirements Summary:High School/GED; two years related experience or AVMA degree with two years; or BS in Biological Sciences or DVM; must lift 50 lbs; experience with restraint, injections, IV catheter placement; familiar with VTH equipment.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Veterinary Equipment, Diagnostic Lab Equipment, Personal Computer, Telephone, Copy Machine, Laser, Video Endoscope, Camera/Video Equipment, Electrodiagnostic Equipment
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Job Description

Campus


OSU-Stillwater


Contact Name & Email


Nancy Allen, [email protected]


Work Schedule


Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm


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


Instruct and assist year-four professional veterinary students. Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas. Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in the small animal primary care unit of the VTH including possible assistance in small animal medicine and surgery, small animal ICU, ophthalmology, internal medicine, etc.


Required Qualifications



  • 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, 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



  • 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).