Specialist SA Specialty AS6348

Oklahoma State University•Stillwater, OK

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at Oklahoma State University (OSU) is seeking an enthusiastic person with a passion for small animals. The successful candidate will provide clinical assistance to professional staff and a variety of treatments to patients admitted to the 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. The VTH is a 145,000 square foot, full-service veterinary teaching hospital providing 24-hour care for all domestic and selected exotic and wildlife species. Our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, 24-hour access to full clinical pathology lab, oxygen cages, pulse oximetry, capnography, I-Stat point-of-care testing, telemetry, blood pressure and central venous pressure monitoring, Pleur-Evac® suction units, and ventilator therapy. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to interact with 20 small animal specialists, as well as a supportive group of interns and residents. This position primarily works in Small Animal.

Requirements

High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Veterinary Assistant - High school/GED with two years’ experience.
Veterinary Technician I - Registered Veterinary Technician or completed associate degree in veterinary technology and will sit for the Oklahoma State Board of Examiner's technician certifying exam and obtain licensure within 120 days of hire.
Veterinary Technician II - Three years' experience as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician or equivalent at an AVMA accredited teaching hospital, or large, multi-clinician private veterinary practice.
Veterinary Technician III - Six years' experience as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician or equivalent at an AVMA accredited teaching hospital, or large, multi-clinician private veterinary practice.
Senior Veterinary Technician - Eight years' experience as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician or equivalent at an AVMA accredited teaching hospital, or large, multi-clinician private veterinary practice with greater than one year experience within a specific specialty.
Veterinary Technician Specialist I - Registered Veterinary Technician. Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA; or have credentials in specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition.
Veterinary Technician Specialist II - Must meet all requirements of Veterinary Technician Specialist I. Five years of experience as Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA; or have credentials in specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition.
Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.
Experience in restraint of small and large animals, administering injections, and placement of IV (peripheral, central, and urinary) catheters is essential.
Must have knowledge of equipment used within VTH including, but not limited to: personal computer, telephone, copy machine, laser, video endoscope, diagnostic lab equipment, camera/video camera, electrodiagnostic equipment, etc.
Must be 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 of experience as Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA; or have credentials in 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

Instruct and assist year-four professional veterinary students.
Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas.
Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in the Small Animal unit of the VTH and may assist in other areas within the small animal section.