Veterinary Teaching Technician & Mentor

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

Job summary

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK, invites applications for a Veterinary Technician/Assistant role within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. You will instruct and assist year-four veterinary students, maintain equipment, and provide high-quality technical support in Field Services.

The position requires high school diploma or equivalent or AVMA‑accredited degree with related experience; RVT or DVM credentials may apply.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.
• Experience in restraint of small and large animals, administering injections, and placement of IV (peripheral, central, and urinary) catheters is essential.
• Must be physically capable of lifting animals weighing 80 pounds or greater onto exam tables and into elevated cages.

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 Field Services department of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH).

Skills

Animal restraint

Injections administration

IV catheter placement

Lifting heavy animals

Education

High School/GED

AS Vet Tech degree (AVMA)

BS in Biological Sciences

DVM Degree or equivalent

RVT license/certification

VTS credentials

Job description

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK, invites applications for a Veterinary Technician/Assistant role within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. You will instruct and assist year-four veterinary students, maintain equipment, and provide high-quality technical support in Field Services.

The position requires high school diploma or equivalent or AVMA‑accredited degree with related experience; RVT or DVM credentials may apply.