Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist AS6595

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plan

13 paid holidays

Paid annual and sick leave

Gym access

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

The College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital at Oklahoma State University is seeking an enthusiastic person to provide clinical assistance and treat small animal patients. You will work with professional staff and veterinary specialists to deliver high-quality care and actively participate in training veterinary students.

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package, including health and life insurance, retirement, holidays, paid leave, gym access, and professional

Qualifikationen

• High School/GED (degree conferred on or before start date) with related experience; or AVMA-accredited Vet Tech program with two years experience; or BS in Biological Sciences; or DVM or equivalent.
• Experience in restraint of small animals, injections, IV catheter placement; ability to lift 50+ pounds.

Aufgaben

• Provide clinical assistance to staff and perform treatments for patients in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
• Participate in one-on-one training of veterinary students and work with specialists to ensure high standards of care.
• Assist in patient care in the small animal primary care area.

Ausbildung

High School/GED or AVMA accredited program in Veterinary Technology or Biological Sciences

DVM or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Nancy Allen, [e-mail]
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$16.00 - $35.00
Hourly
Priority Application Date
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to ensure full consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About This Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital at Oklahoma State University is seeking an enthusiastic person with a passion for small animals. Successful candidate will provide clinical assistance to professional staff and a variety of treatments to patients admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). Candidates will have the opportunity to actively participate in one-on-one training of veterinary students, as well as work alongside veterinary specialists to provide clients and patients with the highest standard of care.

This is a full-time position. Every full-time employee receives a full benefits package. This includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement, 13 paid holidays (including one full week off around Christmas), paid annual and sick leave, and more. You also have free access to OSU's gym and fitness centers, employee assistance program, and free professional development through main campus's human resources department.

The VTH is a 145,000 square foot, full-service veterinary teaching hospital providing 24 hour care for all domestic and selected exotic and wildlife species. The VTH admits more than 15,500 clinical cases per year, and hospitalizes 5-8 ICU cases per day. Our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, 24-hour access to full clinical pathology lab, oxygen cages, pulse oximetry, capnography, I-Stat point-of-care testing, telemetry, blood pressure and central venous pressure monitoring, Pleur-Evac® suction units, and ventilator therapy. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to interact with 20 small animal specialists, as well as a supportive group of interns and residents. If you are interested in pursuing your VTS, this is the place to work!

This position is in the small animal primary care area of the hospital.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) 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.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

Experience in restraint of small, 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 standing for prolonged periods and lifting animals weighing 50 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).