Large Animal Veterinary Technician I – Teaching Hospital

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

Grafton (MA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 44,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Veterinary Technician I for the Large Animal Hospital to provide high-quality nursing care for internal medicine, general diagnostics and surgery service patients under clinician supervision.

You will assist residents, interns, and students, perform procedures, and support emergency admissions, imaging and anesthesia activities in a 35-hour, 4-day week with shift differentials and holiday premium pay where applicable.

Qualifications

High School Diploma /GED
At least one year of related experience
Large Animal Handling & Equine Handling Skills Required
Computer proficiency/Electronic Medical Records
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation
Vocational/Technical training or Associate/Bachelor’s Degree
Degree from Accredited Veterinary Technology, Veterinary Science Animal Science
2+ years’ experience
Computer skills & EMR exposureVeterinary Technician eligible

Responsibilities

Overall observation of all LA patients. Perform treatments.
Assure general comfort and safety of animals and be alert to any unforeseen circumstances.
Competently administer Rx as ordered.
Provide instruction/assistance to fourth-year students, new hires, and visiting interns, i.e., catheterizations, venipuncture, rough/sterile preps, proper restraint techniques, reflux horses.
Assist with discharge/admission of patients, grooming, leg wraps, on-loading and off-loading animals.
Follow protocols as set forth by all departments within the HLA and FHSA.
Provide emergency and routine technical assistance for all clinic admissions.
Set up colic cart, catheterizations, prepare for abdominocentesis, rectal examination, reflux, assist with proper restraint techniques.
Set-up and use of Endoscopy equipment, Radiology equipment, and various other monitoring and diagnostic devices.
Restocking and cleaning of treatment areas (i.e., inpatient and outpatient treatment rooms, neonatal ward, isolation).
Order supplies from Central Sterile as needed to assure adequate supplies are always available in the treatment areas.
Maintain cleanliness and order in treatment areas as well hospital wards.
Follow Biosecurity protocols.
Assist in keeping isolation stalls neat and orderly.
Additional tasks deemed necessary per Supervisor or Hospital Administration