Part-Time Anesthesia CVT (Temporary Nonexempt)

About the Job

The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Medical Center seek a Veterinary Technician to provide comprehensive support to veterinarians and veterinary students. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in the veterinary medical field, including at least two years of assisting DVMs as a certified technician.

Essential Functions

• Anesthetize, monitor, and treat anesthesia patients: canine, feline, equine, bovine, caprine, ovine, and other exotic species.
• Prepare patients for various veterinary medical procedures, radiographic procedures, catheterizations, venipunctures, anesthesia, administration of medications and treatments, post-operative care, etc.
• Under the direction of DVMs, perform, teach, and train veterinary procedures to veterinary students, orient and evaluate students to service areas.
• Provide excellent service to DVMs and medical teams that support quality patient care.
• Facilitate open communication and teamwork among clinical care team members (DVMs, students, veterinary technicians, etc.) in support of positive patient outcomes and excellent patient care.
• Must be able to restrain and handle animals and/or assist with animal restraint and handling.
• With oversight by a DVM, perform complex patient care procedures depending upon clinical indications and area of service; may perform intravenous and related therapies, obtain fluid or tissue samples, perform biopsy techniques, etc.
• Under the direction of DVMs, perform and assist with special procedures.
• Liaison between clinicians, clients, and staff.
• Assists clinicians, clients, and patients with triage, assessment, work-up, discharge, etc.
• Administers medications as defined by the duty clinicians.
• Applies clinical job knowledge and competence to the management of the patient.
• Reports changes in patient status to Clinician.
• Participates in CPR.
• Delivers outstanding customer service including greeting and receiving patients and clients, answering phone calls, responding to clients, co-workers, and medical staff needs and requests, redirecting calls, etc.
• Answers questions and explains or demonstrates procedures and equipment for residents, interns, senior veterinary students, and technician students.
• Performs record-keeping tasks related to medical procedures, including recording of procedures completed, supplies used, patient status, client communications, census information, etc.
• Responsible to ensure that all services and supplies are charged according to hospital fee schedule.
• Must have the ability to work in a clinical setting.
• Must adhere to VMC safety and infection control policies and procedures.

Other Functions

• Assists in other service areas; develops skills that are cross functional and uses time efficiently including helping other areas of the hospital.
• Maintains a clean environment in the hospital area and ensures that these areas are adequately ordered, stocked and that equipment is in working order.
• Participates in daily rounds.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Clinician, or Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills (courteous, respectful, trustworthy, keeps commitments, has a strong work ethic).
• Effectively uses time management tools.
• Highly adaptable, and works with integrity.
• Teaching and service orientation, positive attitude.
• Ability to perform veterinary technical skills at an advanced level with little or no oversight.
• Uses resources wisely and is available and approachable to his/her team.
• Communicates (speaks/listens/responds) in a positive and timely manner to staff, coworkers and supervisor.
• Looks for and supports quality improvement, supports the mission and values of the VMC and displays organizational citizenship behavior.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; push, pull
• Use hands to finger, hold, handle or feel animals or objects, tools or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Restrain animals with both hands and arms
• Climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk or hear; taste or smell
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Sometimes lift and/or move over 50 pounds with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

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

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm, one week per month through the summer

Qualifications

• Graduate of Veterinary Technician or equivalent program
• Certified as MVMA/MAVT technician
• Minimum of five years of experience in the veterinary medical field including at least two years assisting DVMs as a certified technician
• Ability to act independently with little or no supervision

Additional Information

• Minimum qualifications must be included in the application materials
• Preferred qualifications/selection criteria include problem solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of veterinary medicine terminology, knowledge of proper restraint and handling of large and small animals, a willingness to be flexible to meet patient care needs, certified technician with certification recognized in Minnesota, two years of veterinary technical experience preferred, proficiency with PC and software programs.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit this link. Applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and resume. For additional documents, access your "My Job Applications" page and upload documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Diversity

The University of Minnesota is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The university provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.