Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist Large Animal ICU AS8091

About the role

This position primarily works in Large Animal CCU and has the following responsibilities:

• Instruct and assist year-four professional veterinary students.
• Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas.
• Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in several clinics/departments of the VTH including small animal medicine and surgery, small animal ICU, equine medicine and surgery, food animal medicine and surgery etc.
• Complete other tasks that are assigned or become necessary.

Requirements

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Two years related experience; or Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program with two years related experience;
• Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related area;
• DVM degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Two years related experience; or Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program with two years related experience;
• Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related area;
• DVM degree or equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications: Associate's Veterinary Technology Five years experience as a Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA or credentials in a specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Experience in restraint of small and large animals, administering injections, and placement of IV (peripheral, central, and urinary) catheters is essential.
• Must have knowledge of equipment used within VTH including, but not limited to: personal computer, telephone, copy machine, laser, video endoscope, diagnostic lab equipment, camera/video camera, electrodiagnostic equipment, etc.
• Must be physically capable of lifting animals weighing 50 pounds or greater onto exam tables and into elevated cages.

Pay

$16.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 12:00pm-10:00pm (may vary)

Benefits

N/A

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.