Radiology Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Nurse I
About The Position
This position focuses on sedation, monitoring, and imaging of both small and large animal patients undergoing various diagnostic procedures, including radiography, ultrasound, CT, bone scan, and fluoroscopy. The successful candidate will work efficiently and collaboratively with radiographers and fellow LVTs to facilitate imaging exams. Responsibilities include drawing up and administering veterinarian-prescribed medications, patient monitoring during imaging, performing imaging procedures, assisting with proper patient positioning (often alongside veterinary students), and managing recovery and reversal. There will be ongoing opportunities for training in and exposure to advanced imaging modalities such as CT, bone scan, and fluoroscopy. This posting will fill 2 vacancies.
Requirements
- Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school in Veterinary Technology
- six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in extensive patient care, surgery, anesthesia, drug-dosing, and sterilization
- experience in the use of spreadsheet and word processing software, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Michigan or attainment of such certification within one year from date of employment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with veterinary anesthesia
- Experience working with students in a teaching environment
- Experience with radiation-emitting equipment
- Ultrasound experience
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for patient care and learning
- Michigan state veterinary technician licensure (or eligibility to obtain within 6-12 months of hire)
Responsibilities
- drawing up and administering veterinarian-prescribed medications
- patient monitoring during imaging
- performing imaging procedures
- assisting with proper patient positioning (often alongside veterinary students)
- managing recovery and reversal
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
