Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist ZEW

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

13 paid holidays

Gym access and fitness centers

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Oklahoma State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) in Stillwater seeks a Veterinary Technician with a passion for zoo, exotic, and wildlife patients. You will assist clinicians, support student training, and participate in diverse cases, including small and exotic species.

The role is full-time with benefits, including health, retirement, holidays, leave, gym access, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; degree conferred by start date.
• Veterinary Assistant: HS/GED with two years’ experience.
• Vet Tech I: RVT or completed associate degree and licensure within 120 days of hire.
• Vet Tech II: 3 years’ experience as Vet Assistant/Tech in AVMA teaching hospital or large practice.
• Vet Tech III: 6 years’ experience as Vet Assistant/Tech in AVMA teaching hospital or large practice.
• Senior Vet Tech: 8 years’ experience with specialty beyond 1 year in a specialty.
• Vet Tech Specialist I/II: NAVTA credential or meriting recognition as defined by VTH.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and assist year-four veterinary students.
• Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas.
• Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in the ZE W unit and related areas.
• Employ critical thinking, prioritize tasks, and work in a team environment.
• Support specialty training and client communication as needed.

Skills

Restraint of animals

IV catheter placement

Team collaboration

Clinical assistance

Education

High School/GED

Associate's Veterinary Technology

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

NAVTA-certified/tech credential

Tools

Diagnostic lab equipment

Endoscopy equipment

Imaging equipment

Laser equipment

Job description

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 (CVM) Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at Oklahoma State University (OSU) is seeking an enthusiastic person with a passion for zoo, exotic, and wildlife animals. Successful candidate will provide clinical assistance to professional staff and a variety of treatments to patients admitted to the 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. Employees 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. 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 primarily works with Zoo, Exotics, and Wildlife (ZEW)and has the following responsibilities:

Instruct and assist year-four professional veterinary students. Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas. Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in the ZEW unit of the VTH and may assist in other areas within the small animal section.

Must be able to employ critical thinking, prioritize tasks and work in a team environment. Self-motivation is essential to expand upon knowledge and education of advanced small animal diseases including diagnostic and treatment options. Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in the exotic animal medicine area of the hospital.

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.

Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.

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 of experience as Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA; or have credentials in 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).