This position is for Large Animal CCU: 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. Exposure to animal diseases that may be transmitted... more details
Position Details
Req ID:
req17451
Position Title:
Veterinary Assist/Tech/Spclst Large Animal
Position Type:
Staff Full-Time
Position Number:
AS8090
OSU Campus:
Stillwater
Department:
Okla Veterny Medcl Teaching Hosp
Location Address:
2065 W Farm Rd Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078 United States
Hiring Supervisor:
Robin Jack
Hiring Range: (Contingent upon available funding):
13.00 - 26.60, Hourly
Work Schedule:
M-F 8 am to 5 pm (hours may vary)
Faculty Appt Period:
Job Summary:
This position is for Large Animal CCU: 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.
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach resume and three references
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School/GED
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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate's Degree in 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.
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