Vet Tech III - Inpatient Medicine

Tufts University•Grafton, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. Since 1985, we have offered high quality medical care, consultation, referral, and emergency veterinary services for the care of dogs, cats, and exotic pets. The hospital also serves as the primary clinical training environment for the veterinary students, interns, and residents.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience as a certified veterinary technician in a University Hospital or in a similar environment functioning at a level consistent with a Vet Tech II.
Experience with Microsoft Office and electronic medial record systems
Mastery of advanced technical and procedural skills associated with treating critically ill patients.
Demonstrated ability to work independently when conducting complex tasks, with minimal supervision.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team of clinical and administrative professionals.
Excellent understanding of medical terminology and veterinary pharmacology, including knowledge of and ability to identify adverse drug reactions.
Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional service to both internal and external customers, and to work collegially as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to instruct students, as determined by student feedback.
Be able to independently initiate steps to perform CPR in absence of an attending veterinarian.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology
Exotic animal handling skills. Exotic animals include birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rodents, special small mammals (such as chinchillas or hedgehogs), reptiles, and amphibians.
Veterinary Technician Specialist Certification
Veterinary Technician Credentialed as a Certified
Advanced Life Support RECOVER basic certification
Veterinary Technician Specialist Certification
Veterinary Technician Credentialed as a Certified
Advanced Life Support
Fear Free Certified

Responsibilities

Provide high quality patient care including the following: Monitor, manage and implement treatment plans as ordered by clinicians to insure prompt delivery of high-quality care to inpatient, acute care, exotic and isolation cases.
Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital to coordinate and prioritize patient care in a high-volume environment.
Assist clinicians with procedures.
Identify and communicate changes in patient condition to members of the patient care team.
Complete diagnostic testing as ordered by clinicians including bench-top lab tests.
Instruct veterinary students and student technicians in all technical aspects of patient care.
Assist in training, orienting, and mentoring new Veterinary Technicians and Animal Care Attendants in all aspects of the department.
Coach and mentor junior staff members as directed by supervisory staff.
Participate in provision of formal CE training.
Assist in studies and projects as needed including treating research/laboratory animals.
Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Handle control substances according to written SOPs as required.
Clean and maintain clinical areas including treatment and patient housing areas.
Facilitate the maintenance of clinical equipment by identifying malfunctioning equipment and scheduling service.
Provide coverage for other sections of the hospital as needed.
Participate in service and hospital wide initiatives as required.
Complete at least 6 hours of RACE approved CE annually.
Effectively communicate with clients to provide education, explain treatment plans, and review discharge instructions including medication administration.