Veterinary Technician (Equine and Farm Animal ICU)

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 signing bonus

Job summary

Purdue University’s Veterinary Hospital is seeking a credentialed veterinary technician for the Equine and Farm Animal ICU. The role focuses on inpatient care, including physical exams, critical monitoring, and medication administration.

You will communicate patient status with veterinarians, students, and technicians while teaching on shift. Shifts are rotating 10-hour blocks, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be RVT in Indiana within 12 months of starting employment.
• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient treatments and monitor critical patients.
• Conduct physical exams and calculate/ administer medications.
• Communicate patient status with veterinarians, students, and veterinary technicians.
• Rotate through 10-hour shifts including overnight, weekend, and holidays.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teaching clinical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

RVT in Indiana within 12 months

Job description

Veterinary Technician (Equine and Farm Animal ICU) – West Lafayette

Job Summary

The Purdue Veterinary Hospital is looking for a credentialed veterinary technician for our Equine and Farm Animal ICU. This role will focus on inpatient treatments and involves physical exams, critical patient monitoring, medication calculation and administration, and patient status communication with veterinarians, students, and veterinary technicians. We are looking for someone with a passion for patient care, the desire to think on their feet, and someone who enjoys learning and teaching on every shift. This schedule is made up of rotating 10-hour shifts that will include overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

The veterinary technicians at Purdue Veterinary Hospital have the opportunity to continually learn new skills and techniques. This knowledge leads to teaching those skills to veterinary and veterinary nursing students. We are looking for someone with a background in handling both equine and farm animal species as well as a good base knowledge of inpatient treatments.

About Us:
The Purdue Veterinary Hospital values credentialed veterinary technicians for the skill and knowledge they bring to the hospital, students, and patients. Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a beautiful campus that supports both a College of Veterinary Medicine as well as an Associate and Bachelor degree program in Veterinary Technology.. All veterinary technicians in the hospital teach and mentor students throughout the year. As a university employee, veterinary staff are afforded a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.

Join our team and enjoy a welcome bonus! When you join this position, you'll receive a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions, and a $3,000 signing bonus

What We're Looking For:

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
• Must be RVT in Indiana within 12 months of starting employment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Willing to teach clinical skills and concepts to students
• Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with horses, cows, pigs, goats, and sheep
• Experience working in a veterinary teaching hospital or specialty veterinary hospital

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (EligibleForOvertime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 3

• Pay Band S045
• Job Code #20003409

Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines:https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

EOE

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