Veterinary Technician | Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the region is seeking skilled Veterinary Technicians to provide comprehensive technical support in patient care within their Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This role includes maintaining patient records, performing diagnostic imaging, administering medications, and instructing students in veterinary practices. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree from an AVMA-accredited institution and demonstrate strong patient advocacy and technical skills. Competitive benefits are offered, and applicants must meet specific state licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited school in veterinary technology.
• Licensure as a veterinary technician in another state and 36 months of experience.
• Must pass WSU radiation safety training exam the first time.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in patient care and treatments.
• Perform diagnostic imaging and administer medications.
• Instruct and model good veterinary nursing care.

Skills

Patient care support

Technical support in radiology

Anesthetic administration

Education

Graduation from AVMA-accredited school

DVM or VMD degree

Tools

RIS/PACS

CT and MRI equipment

Job description

**Veterinary Technician** positions with the College of Veterinary Medicine **Veterinary Teaching Hospital** provide skilled veterinary technical support, assist clinicians and fourth-year students in all aspects of patient care including, but not limited to, maintaining daily patient records, recording procedures, medications and general work-up of patients. Candidates must be able to use electronic medical records system to accurately reflect patient charges and medical records. May order, track and maintain supplies of pharmaceuticals and consumable inventory. May teach/lead students in the professional degree program. **Radiology Technician**- The primary responsibilities for this position will be to provide veterinary technical support by performing CT and MRI examinations of all species (large, small and exotic), including post-mortem specimens and inanimate objects. Includes instructing and orienting residents in basic equipment operations and acquiring diagnostic imaging studies in a timely manner and the ability to adapt them to individual patient need based on the requested procedure and patient cooperation. Administer contrast media and pharmaceuticals under clinician direction. Make sure that appropriate safety protocols are followed by faculty, residents, interns, and students. Perform routine quality control procedures and scheduled maintenance when needed on the equipment. Practice and teach good patient handling skills and act as a patient advocate. Perform necessary immobilization (includes calculating doses and administering sedation). Evaluate images for technical quality. Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies and evaluating new products and equipment. Provide training for students and faculty in specialty area such as a specific computer software program- RIS/PACS. Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly work environment. Teach and model quality veterinary nursing care.**SAIM Technician**- Provide veterinary technical support in the management and treatment of patients presented to the Small Animal Internal Medicine service, as well as act as a patient advocate. This includes facilitating receiving of patients, assisting during examination, and assisting in or performing diagnostic procedures as per the clinicians on the service. Instructing or performing the administration of anesthetic injections and medications, phlebotomy, specimen collections, and monitoring of vital signs for veterinarians and clinicians involved in animal health care. Instruct how to and/or prepare animals for surgery, radiology, diagnostics, intravenous catheter placement (including PICC lines and central lines and multi-lumen catheters), and other various treatments. Instruct and/or perform nursing care for internal medicine patients. Assist in a variety of specialized veterinary applications including ultrasound, endoscopy, and radiology. Coordinate procedures within other VTH units as needed. Participate in clinical internal medicine research as appropriate. Operation and troubleshooting of all specialty related equipment. Enter information into the hospital computer system for recording all charges, procedures, and miscellaneous information for client billing. Communicate treatment protocols with 4th year veterinary students and assist in explaining common specialty techniques and protocols according to industry standards unique to the service.Assist service with inventory ordering and inventory control as needed. Perform independent technician appointments to include performing a physical exam, obtaining diagnostic samples, performing level appropriate tasks, client communication, and record keeping.* Graduation from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited school in veterinary technology.* Graduation from a two-year curriculum in animal health or veterinary technology which is not accredited, plus a minimum of 36 months of full-time experience under the supervision of one or more licensed veterinarians.* Licensure as a veterinary technician in another state and 36 months of full-time experience.* DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine.* Applicant must meet the required criteria (WAC 246-935-060) to be eligible to sit for the Washington State veterinary technician exam and must pass the exam the first time it is available.* Must pass WSU radiation safety training exam first time it is available.* May require evening and/or weekend or overnight schedule.Requires 1-year full-time experience as a Veterinary Technician/Specialist 1 or equivalent education/experience.WSU is Washington's land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located in every county in Washington, and online degree programs are offered worldwide. WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state, nation, and world. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and accountability, continual enhancement of research and educational endeavors are at the core of WSU's . 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