Veterinary Care Technician 3 (RVT) 3rd Shift - Equine/Farm Animal ICU

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Veterinary Care Technician 3- LA- ICU for the Equine/Farm Animal ICU. The role supports clinicians and students in emergency and critical care, performing technical duties, patient monitoring, and surgical assistance on large animals.

40 hours per week, third shift, with holidays and on-call rotations. Minimum qualifications include a graduate of an accredited program with RVT license, passing the VTNE, and 1 year of relevant experience (2–4 preferred).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program; RVT certification required.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with the Veterinary Technician National Exam.
• 1 year of relevant experience required; 2–4 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with technical procedures for large animals (Equine & Farm Animal).
• Provide direct large animal care, treatments, and monitoring.
• Assist in surgical procedures and prepare animals/equipment for procedures.

Skills

Large animal care

Surgical assistance

Clinical communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Graduate of accredited veterinary technician program

Tools

ezyVet

Job description

Job Title

Veterinary Care Technician 3 (RVT) 3rd Shift - Equine/Farm Animal ICU

Department

Veterinary Medical Center | Equine

The Veterinary Medical Center within the College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Veterinary Care Technician 3- LA- ICU: Work involves assisting a veterinarian in technical procedures and activities involving large animal care (Equine & Farm Animal), specifically in the areas of pain management and critical care. Successful candidate assists team clinicians and care-giving colleagues with the reception, treatment, surgical assistance, and monitoring of all large animal patients, requiring emergency and/or intensive care. Candidate oversees and instructs professional veterinary students in preparation of animals and equipment for medical procedures and delivery of care. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• providing direct large animal care and assistance to clinicians and professional students in the provision of care;
• providing care and treatments to all large animal patients;
• surgical assistance, instructing students in the preparation of animals and equipment for medical procedures and delivery of care;
• assisting clinicians and students;
• communicating with clinicians on critical changes in status of patients;
• maintaining progress reports when students are not available;
• attending and/or conducting patient shift transition rounds to ensure information transfer to incoming/outgoing technicians;
• entering charges in ezyVet for all services rendered according to hospital fee schedules;
• other duties as assigned.

The successful candidates will be expected to work 40 hours a week with required holidays and on-call based on a team rotation.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range - $28.22 - $35.29

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of accredited program within clinical discipline; advanced degree may be desirable. Requires clinical license or certification. Registered Veterinary Technician through The Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board. Must pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Standing for long periods of time.

Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 75 pounds.

Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases.

Exposure to needle sticks, hazardous chemicals, and/or bio hazardous waste.

Location and Shift

Location:Veterinary Medical Center (0299)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:Third Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.