Inpatient Vet Technician - Swing

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Inpatient Veterinary Technician for the Intermediate Care (IMC), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Room (ER) sections of the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The technician works directly with IMC clinicians and rotating intern doctors to support quality care and patient flow through these services. Depending on education and experience, the selected candidate will be hired as a Veterinary Technician - Inpatient at Level I, II, or III.

This is a monthly rotating swing-shift position. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., and Friday through Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The role requires providing patient care after hours, on weekends, and holidays, and includes direct contact with animals susceptible to rabies. Employees must complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain an adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL) as recommended by CDC guidelines. Auburn University covers the cost of the vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and necessary boosters.

Requirements

• Level I: Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies the individual to obtain certification.
• Level II: Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies the individual to obtain certification, plus 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.
• Level III: Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies the individual to obtain certification, plus 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.
• Active license with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician, or have met all requirements to become licensed in Alabama; licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain an adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL), as recommended by CDC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administering treatments and monitoring patients admitted to IMC or ICU; observe and record vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, and food and water intake; collect and label specimens; and perform treatments and administer medications as prescribed by the primary veterinarian.
• Perform and demonstrate veterinary care techniques and procedures related to emergency and critical care medicine.
• Assist veterinarians in caring for patients requiring advanced procedures and life-saving techniques, including CPR, mechanical ventilation, and dialysis.
• Inspect facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, and observe animals’ health status and environmental conditions, including temperature and sanitation.
• Perform job duties with speed and accuracy as essential personnel providing after-hours patient care, including weekends and holidays.
• Assist with emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency service.
• May be responsible for or assist with client billing, entering charges, and similar tasks.

Benefits

• Auburn University covers the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and any necessary boosters.
• Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree