Anesthesia Student Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Assist VMC leadership in identifying knowledge gaps of students, and staff
• Answer questions and explain or demonstrate procedures and equipment for interns, residents, veterinary technicians, DVM students
• Reinforce knowledge taught in the curriculum through cases and topics on clinics
• Work with students, staff and clinicians in a respectful and positive manner
• Lead student orientation on day one of rotation
• Assist with teaching including presenting, facilitating, coordinating student topic rounds, labs as well as in clinical and didactic activities
• Implement structured training for DVM students
• Provide constructive, respectful, direct and in-the-moment feedback to DVM students
• Participate in cyclical reviews of feedback reports to identify trends and recommend/develop training content and procedure changes
• Responsible for building individual knowledge and skills in the areas of instructional leadership and workplace training
• Working with faculty to coordinate and schedule off clinic rotations for the advanced anesthesia students (AERC, Zoo cases, Labs)
• Demonstrate and guide students through advanced skills if qualified / trained (epidurals, arterial catheters, difficult intubation cases).
• Additional responsibility of overseeing students with more critical patients and higher ASA status
• Identifies appropriate cases for students
• Helps develop student schedule with floor runner to maximize student learning and flow for the day
• Works with floor runner to schedule cases tailored to the individual interests and needs of the advanced students
• Works with the advanced students to tailor an experience specific to their individual interests
• Provides individualized and advanced "mini-rounds"
• Assists clinicians in creating and keeping direct written feedback on student performance
• Helps enter and submit DVM student grades
• Performs weekly check ins with faculty and residents to ensure students are progressing appropriately through the rotation.

Work Environment

This work is generally performed at The University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, and at the Veterinary Medical Center. This work environment may included exposure to noise, bright/low lighting, temperature variations, and allergens such as mold, dust, hay and animal hair and dander.

Work Schedule

40 hours/week

Minimum/Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician program or equivalent, and certification/licensed as an MVMA/MAVT technician.
• BA/BS plus at least two years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least six years. Leadership and/or teaching experience required, along experience assisting licensed DVMs with veterinary medical procedures, including anesthesia, pain management, and emergency/critical care. Must demonstrate a strong customer service mindset and excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current VTS-Anesthesia certification or eligibility for VTS.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anesthesia and pain management, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead effectively within a hierarchical team structure.
• Advanced understanding of veterinary medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and proper restraint and handling of both large and small animals.
• Prior Lead Technician and/or mentorship experience preferred.