Veterinary Technician I/II/III

Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional care to patients and compassion to clients of the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital.
• Working efficiently and effectively individually as well as with team-members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Communicating with clients to obtain thorough patient histories; providing accurate and relevant information about patients to attending clinicians and veterinary students; recording important information into patient’s electronic medical record.
• Proficiency in small animal restraint techniques to promote the safety of patients and personnel; obtaining laboratory samples via phlebotomy, fine needle aspiration, or other methods; implementation, monitoring, and recovery of patients prescribed sedation/anesthetic plans.
• Teaching, coaching, and assisting senior veterinary students with specialized technical tasks.
• Clipping and cleaning for various surgical procedures and biopsies; preparing for and maintaining sterile fields for procedures.
• Administering intravenous, subcutaneous, and oral chemotherapy to patients via prescribed protocols; demonstrating meticulous intravenous catheter placement skills; prioritizing safe handling of hazardous drugs.
• Operating and maintaining equipment; inventorying, ordering, and stocking supplies; cleaning and disinfecting clinic area according to hospital protocols and standards; appropriate handling of medical/biological/infectious/hazardous waste.

Qualifications

• Level I: Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field. 2 years of experience in Veterinary Technology or in the care and comfort of animals.
• Level II: Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field. 2 years of experience in Veterinary Technology or in the care and comfort of animals.
• Level III: Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field. 4 years of experience in Veterinary Technology or in the care and comfort of animals.

Benefits

The position is full-time (40 hours/week), with no on-call or weekend shifts required and is considered essential personnel. Auburn University will cover the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and any necessary boosters.