Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist Primary Care 632882

About the role

The College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital at Oklahoma State University is seeking an enthusiastic person with a passion for small animals. Successful candidate will provide clinical assistance to professional staff and a variety of treatments to patients admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). Candidates will have the opportunity to actively participate in one-on-one training of veterinary students, as well as work alongside veterinary specialists to provide clients and patients with the highest standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assistance to professional staff and a variety of treatments to patients admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH).
• Participate in one-on-one training of veterinary students.
• Work alongside veterinary specialists to provide clients and patients with the highest standard of care.

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

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, 13 paid holidays (including one full week off around Christmas), paid annual and sick leave, and more.
• Free access to OSU's gym and fitness centers, employee assistance program, and free professional development through main campus's human resources department.

Pay

$16.00 - $35.00 hourly.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.