Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist 632471
About The Position
This position is for enthusiastic registered veterinary technicians or veterinary assistants with a passion for emergency and critical care. Successful candidates will provide clinical assistance to professional staff and a variety of treatments to patients admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). Candidates will have the opportunity to actively participate in one-on-one training of veterinary students, as well as work alongside veterinary specialists to provide clients and patients with the highest standard of care. This is a full-time position with varying shifts and hours. Shift differentials are available for non-traditional shifts.
Requirements
- High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- Two years related experience; or Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program with two years related experience; or Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related area; or DVM degree or equivalent.
- Experience in restraint of small animals, administering injections, and placement of IV (peripheral, central, and urinary) catheters is essential.
- Knowledge of equipment used within VTH including, but not limited to: personal computer, telephone, copy machine, diagnostic lab equipment, electrodiagnostic equipment, and ECG, etc.
- Physically capable of lifting animals weighing 50 pounds or greater onto exam tables and into elevated cages.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Veterinary Technology
- Five years experience as a Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA or credentials in a specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS).
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical assistance to professional staff.
- Administer a variety of treatments to patients admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH).
- Actively participate in one-on-one training of veterinary students.
- Work alongside veterinary specialists to provide clients and patients with the highest standard of care.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- 13 paid holidays (including one full week off around Christmas/New Year’s)
- Paid annual and sick leave
- Free access to OSU’s gym and fitness centers
- Employee assistance program
- Free professional development through main campus’s human resources department
- Shift differentials are available for non-traditional shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
