DVTC Clinical Technician - Small Animal

Lincoln Memorial University; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University seeks a Technician-Small Animal to support veterinary labs and clinical activities. The role involves assisting in lab setup, instruction under a veterinarian, and maintaining orderly records and equipment.

The position requires an AS/AS in Veterinary Medical Technology and eligibility for Virginia licensure, with preferred two years of clinical experience and prior instruction in an associate degree program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of A.S. or A.A.S. in Veterinary Medical Technology.
• Currently holds, or eligible to hold, a valid veterinary technician license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and the community.
• Contribute to the overall success of the academic team and the university as a whole.
• Collaborate and foster relationships with peers, colleges on campus, and external partners to achieve goals.
• Participate on university committees.
• Assist designated faculty to provide clinical and lab experiences for students efficiently and professionally.
• Initiate supply requests.
• Coordinate facility requests with the site coordinator as directed.
• Educate students under faculty supervision in veterinary clinical skills and record student progress.
• Maintain records and evaluations of student activities during clinical experiences.
• Ensure OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student activities.
• Oversee animal medical records used in teaching.
• Comply with IACUC guidelines and AVMA accrediting bodies.
• Assist in supervising labs and clinical activities for assigned courses.
• Organize resources including faculty, animals, student groups, equipment, and consumables.

Skills

Lab supervision

Clinical instruction

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

AS/AS in Veterinary Medical Technology

Job description

The Technician-Small Animal works within the scope of practice for the Veterinary Technician as described by the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as the guidelines of OSHA and USDA . This person will work closely with students and designated faculty and will assist in the supervision of labs and clinical activities for assigned courses under the direction of designated faculty. This person will be required to aid in set up of labs, properly clean, inventory, replace equipment, and teach in clinical skills labs where appropriate under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of A.S. or A.A.S. in Veterinary Medical Technology
• currently holds, or eligible to hold a valid veterinary technician license in the Commonwealth of Virginia state

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in various settings
• minimum of one year being an instructor in an associate degree level veterinary technology program or veterinary medical college

Job Duties

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;
• contribute to the overall success of the academic team and the university of the whole;
• collaborate and foster working relationships with peers, other colleges on campus, and external partners and stakeholders to attain the college s and university s goals and objectives;
• participate on university committees;
• assist the designated faculty to provide clinical and lab experiences for students in an efficient, professional, and authoritative manner;
• initiate supply requests
• liaise with site coordinator for facility request as directed
• assist in the education of the student under the direction of designated faculty while the student learns the veterinary medical clinical skills process as he/she acquires knowledge, understanding, and the entry-level skills required of veterinarians;
• maintain records and evaluations of the students for the activities during the clinical experiences;
• ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical student activities,
• oversee medical records of animals that are used in teaching;
• comply with all IACUC guidelines;
• work within the scope and guidelines of SACS and AVMA accrediting bodies;
• assist in the supervision of lab and clinical activities for assigned courses and educational activities;
• organize resources including faculty, animals, student groups, equipment for laboratory, and consumables for laboratories; and
• other duties as assigned.

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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