Veterinary Surgery Lab Technician - Education & Compliance

Lincoln Memorial University; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University is seeking a Surgery Technician to support day-to-day operations of the CVM Surgery and Spay/Neuter programs. You will assist in supervising lab activities, prepare laboratories, manage equipment and materials, and ensure compliance with lab safety and record-keeping.

The role involves collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, and requires an A.S./A.A.S./B.S. in Veterinary Technology, plus experience or willingness to engage in teaching and clinical activities.

Qualifications

• A.S./A.A.S./B.S. in Veterinary Technology and in good professional standing.
• Knowledge of essential tasks performed by veterinary technicians under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Working knowledge of computers and basic programs such as Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large.
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students.
• Participate on university committees.
• Assist the designated Faculty to provide surgery related clinical and lab experiences for students in an efficient, professional, and authoritative manner.
• Assist in preparing operating rooms for complex surgical procedures and communicate well with veterinarians and veterinary technician staff.
• Assist in the education of the student under the direction of designated faculty while the student learns the veterinary medical clinical skills process as he/she acquires the knowledge, understanding, and the entry-level skills required of veterinarians.
• Maintain controlled drugs and surgical records; spay/neuter medical records; and evaluations of the students for the activities during the surgical clinical experiences.
• Ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical activities.
• Oversee medical records of animals that are used in teaching, comply with all IACUC guidelines.
• Completion of required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Computers

Word

Excel

Education

Veterinary Technology degree

Job description

Lincoln Memorial University is seeking a Surgery Technician to support day-to-day operations of the CVM Surgery and Spay/Neuter programs. You will assist in supervising lab activities, prepare laboratories, manage equipment and materials, and ensure compliance with lab safety and record-keeping.

The role involves collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, and requires an A.S./A.A.S./B.S. in Veterinary Technology, plus experience or willingness to engage in teaching and clinical activities.