Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist - ECC 632670

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University is seeking a Veterinary Technician to instruct and assist veterinary students in clinical settings. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and supplies, as well as providing veterinary technical assistance in small animal and equine medicine, and food animal surgery. Ideal candidates will have experience with animal restraint, IV catheter placement, and knowledge of relevant equipment. High School diploma or equivalent required, along with two years of related experience or relevant degree.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; degree must be conferred by start date.
• Two years related experience or relevant degree required.
• Physical capability to lift 50 pounds or greater.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and assist veterinary students.
• Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas.
• Provide veterinary technical assistance in various departments.

Skills

Animal restraint

Administration of injections

IV catheter placement

Knowledge of veterinary equipment

Education

High School/GED

Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology

Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Diagnostic lab equipment

Personal computer

Electrodiagnostic equipment

Job description

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 several clinics and departments of the VTH including small animal medicine and surgery, small animal ICU, equine medicine and surgery, food animal medicine and surgery, etc.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before the 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 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 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).