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

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,875 - 48,615; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Veterinary Care Technician 3 to work in Equine/Farm Animal ICU. The role involves assisting veterinarians in large animal care with focus on pain management and critical care.

Qualified candidates will provide surgical assistance, instruct veterinary students, and communicate critical patient status changes. This full-time position offers a hiring range of $28.22 to $35.29 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program within clinical discipline; requires clinical license or certification.
• Must pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam.
• 1-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical procedures and large animal care.
• Provide treatment and surgical assistance to large animal patients.
• Instruct and oversee students in veterinary care.

Skills

Large animal care

Critical care assistance

Surgical assistance

Communication with clinicians

Education

Graduate of accredited program

Registered Veterinary Technician

Tools

ezyVet

Job description

## Veterinary Care Technician 3 (RVT) - Equine/Farm Animal ICUApplylocations: Columbus Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R152846Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Veterinary Care Technician 3 (RVT) - Equine/Farm Animal ICU## Department:Veterinary Medical Center | EquineThe 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 - $28.22 - $35.29**## Additional Information:**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:Veterinary Medical Center (0299)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**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.***