Cardiology Veterinary Nurse: Elevate Animal Care

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardiology Veterinary Nurse position at MSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital delivers critical patient care for ill and injured animals, focusing in the Cardiology unit of the Small Animal Clinic. You will also instruct students, assist veterinary staff, and keep hospital areas clean and stocked with supplies.

The role requires veterinary technology education and a Michigan Veterinary Technician license or eligibility within one year, along with ability to lift and restrain animals and work a

Qualifications

• Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school in Veterinary Technology.
• Six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible work experience in extensive patient care, surgery, anesthesia, drug-dosing and sterilization.
• Experience using spreadsheet and word processing software; or an equivalent education/experience.
• Licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Michigan or attainment of such certification within one year from the date of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care for ill and injured animals in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
• Work primarily in the Cardiology unit of the Small Animal Clinic and support students, nurses and veterinarians.
• Instruct and demonstrate techniques to students; maintain supplies, equipment and cleanliness of hospital areas.

Skills

Patient care

Sterilization

Documentation

Communication

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

College/technical/vocational training in Veterinary Technology

Licensed Veterinary Technician in Michigan or eligibility

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Job description

The Cardiology Veterinary Nurse position at MSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital delivers critical patient care for ill and injured animals, focusing in the Cardiology unit of the Small Animal Clinic. You will also instruct students, assist veterinary staff, and keep hospital areas clean and stocked with supplies.

The role requires veterinary technology education and a Michigan Veterinary Technician license or eligibility within one year, along with ability to lift and restrain animals and work a