Veterinary Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

OSU-Stillwater's Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician with diverse duties across small animal, equine, and food animal clinics. The role includes instruction, clinical assistance, and equipment maintenance, supporting year-four students and veterinarians.

The position requires high school diploma or GED; RVT or associate degree; licensure within 120 days; several experience levels; ability to lift 80 pounds; strong skills in restraint, injections, IV catheter placement.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent; degree must be conferred on or before start date.
• Veterinary Assistant: High School/GED with two years’ experience.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Associate degree; must sit for Oklahoma State Board exam and obtain licensure within 120 days of hire.
• Veterinary Technician II/III/Senior levels require progressive experience at AVMA teaching hospital or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and assist year-four veterinary students.
• Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas.
• Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in multiple clinics/departments of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH).

Skills

Animal restraint

Injections

IV catheter placement

Equipment knowledge

Education

High School/GED

Associate degree in veterinary technology

Job description

OSU-Stillwater's Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician with diverse duties across small animal, equine, and food animal clinics. The role includes instruction, clinical assistance, and equipment maintenance, supporting year-four students and veterinarians.

The position requires high school diploma or GED; RVT or associate degree; licensure within 120 days; several experience levels; ability to lift 80 pounds; strong skills in restraint, injections, IV catheter placement.