Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist AS7610

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 22,041 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Stillwater campus is seeking a Veterinary Technician/Assistant to provide medical care to animals used in research and teaching. You will document treatments, stock supplies, collect samples, and assist in training staff to maintain high standards of animal welfare.

The role includes routine husbandry for a variety of laboratory animal species and requires physical stamina and strong communication skills to work with a team of veterinarians and researchers.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required with start date in view.
• Veterinary Assistant – HS/GED with two years’ experience.
• RVTx I: license or exam and licensure within 120 days of hire.
• RVTx II/III: multiple years in AVMA settings or large practice.
• Specialist credentials preferred per NAVTA guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to university animals under supervision.
• Document care in medical records.
• Stock supplies, collect samples, sanitize areas, train staff.
• Perform routine husbandry of diverse lab animal species.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Lift 50 lbs

Respirator fit testing

Education

High School/GED

Associate degree in veterinary technology

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVTx)

Bachelor's in Veterinary Technology

Tools

Basic computer software

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email communication

Job description

Campus: OSU-Stillwater

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, determined by department. Appointment Length: Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice. Hiring Range: $16.00 - $35.00 per hour.

About This Position

Provide veterinary medical care to University animals used in research, teaching, and education under the direction of the University Attending Veterinarian or designee. Document care via medical records. Technical service includes stocking supplies, sample collection, sanitization, etc. Assists in training of staff. Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing routine husbandry of a wide variety of laboratory animal species.

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.

Certifications, Registrations, and Licenses

• Valid driver's license
• Registered Veterinary Technician; Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by the Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians and Nurses; or have credentials in specialty that Animal Resources defines at meriting recognition.

Skills, Proficiencies, and Knowledge

Ability to pass respirator fit testing. Ability to meet physical requirements for lifting 50 lbs and for working with large animal species, small animal species, and research and exotic animals. Excellent communication and documentation skills, both written and verbal. Proficient with basic computer software programs including the ability to communicate via email and to perform simple word processing and populate simple spreadsheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Veterinary Technology
• Previous experience working with laboratory animals in an AAALAC Accredited program. Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science as a Laboratory Animal Technologist, a Laboratory Animal Technician, or an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician.