Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians, Emergency and Critical Care - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University

About the role

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University (SSVM) is seeking Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians to join our Emergency Service veterinary program at our new veterinary teaching hospital.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical services in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital treating patients and educating students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a collaborative and collegial work culture.
• Problem-solve and adapt to a fast-growing and changing environment with a growth mindset.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years clinical experience.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience.
• Associate degree or higher.
• Passing the VTNE or equivalent specialty-level expertise.

Qualifications

• Willing to work flexible hours (days, swing or overnight) and weekends as needed.
• Previous experience working in a teaching environment.
• Previous experience working in an emergency or urgent care veterinary practice.
• Adaptable to a fast-growing and developing workplace.
• Excellent understanding of medical terminology, medications, calculations, and common emergency procedures.
• Excellence and interest in developing interpersonal skills in relation to co-workers, clinicians, students, staff, and clients.

Skills

• Medical terminology.
• Medications.
• Calculations.
• Emergency procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive state health and dental benefits.
• State pension.
• Accrued time off/paid holidays.
• Tuition waiver for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University.

Pay

• Starting rate based on collective bargaining unit guidelines.
• Shift differential of $2.00 per hour for eligible employees working after 3:00 p.m. or before 6:00 a.m.

Schedule

• Flexible hours (days, swing or overnight) and weekends as needed.