Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist AS6487

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater is seeking Veterinary Technician I–III and Senior roles to support the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In this on-campus position, you will work with year-four veterinary students, maintain clinical equipment, and deliver high-quality technical assistance in Field Services.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and related experience; RVT or VTS credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; degree conferred on/before start date.
• Veterinary Assistant – High School/GED with two years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and assist year-four veterinary students in the Field Services department.
• Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas.
• Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance.

Skills

Animal restraint

Injections

IV catheter placement

Equipment knowledge

Lifting 80 lbs

Education

High School / GED

Associate's Veterinary Technology

Job description

Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Nancy Allen, [e-mail]
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (approx.) with off campus ambulatory calls
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$16.00 - $35.00
Hourly

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 Field Services department of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH).

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Veterinary Assistant - High school/GED with two years’ experience.

Veterinary Technician I

- Registered Veterinary Technician or completed associate degree in veterinary technology and will sit for the Oklahoma State Board of Examiner's technician certifying exam and obtain licensure within 120 days of hire.

Veterinary Technician II

- Three years' experience as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician or equivalent at an AVMA accredited teaching hospital, or large, multi-clinician private veterinary practice.

Veterinary Technician III

- Six years' experience as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician or equivalent at an AVMA accredited teaching hospital, or large, multi-clinician private veterinary practice.

Senior Veterinary Technician

- Eight years' experience as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician or equivalent at an AVMA accredited teaching hospital, or large, multi-clinician private veterinary practice with greater than one year experience within a specific specialty.

Veterinary Technician Specialist I

- Registered Veterinary Technician. Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA; or have credentials in specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition.

Veterinary Technician Specialist II

- Must meet all requirements of Veterinary Technician Specialist I. Five years of experience as Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA; or have credentials in specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

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. Must be physically capable of lifting animals weighing 80 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).