Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist - FA 632072

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Instruct and assist year-four professional veterinary students. Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas. Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in the large animal departments of the VTH including food animal medicine and surgery and equine medicine and surgery. This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.

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.
• Experience in restraint of 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.
• This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.

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

• Instruct and assist year-four professional veterinary students.
• Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas.
• Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in the large animal departments of the VTH including food animal medicine and surgery and equine medicine and surgery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees