Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist 633335
About The Position
The position provides high-quality veterinary technical assistance in several clinics and departments of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), including small animal medicine and surgery, small animal ICU, and equine and food animal medicine and surgery. The employee instructs and assists fourth-year professional veterinary students and maintains equipment and supply inventories in clinical areas. This is a regular, continuous appointment with shift work at the OSU-Stillwater campus. The hiring range is $16.00–$35.00 per hour. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; applications will be accepted until a successful candidate is hired. For full consideration, applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date.
- Veterinary Assistant: High school diploma or GED and two years of experience.
- Veterinary Technician I: Registered Veterinary Technician or completed associate degree in veterinary technology, and must sit for the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners' technician certifying exam and obtain licensure within 120 days of hire.
- Veterinary Technician II: Three years of 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 of 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 of experience as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician or equivalent at an AVMA-accredited teaching hospital or large, multi-clinician private veterinary practice, including more than one year of experience in a specific specialty.
- Veterinary Technician Specialist I: Registered Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA, or credentials in a specialty the VTH defines as meriting recognition.
- Veterinary Technician Specialist II: Meet all requirements for Veterinary Technician Specialist I and have five years of experience as a Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA, or credentials in a specialty the VTH defines as meriting recognition.
- Experience restraining small and large animals, administering injections, and placing peripheral, central, and urinary IV catheters.
- Knowledge of equipment used within the VTH, including personal computers, telephones, copy machines, lasers, video endoscopes, diagnostic laboratory equipment, cameras/video cameras, and electrodiagnostic equipment.
- Physically capable of lifting animals weighing 80 pounds or more onto exam tables and into elevated cages.
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification, registration, or licensure.
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification, registration, or licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Veterinary Technology.
- Five years of experience as a Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA or credentials in a specialty the VTH defines as meriting recognition.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Instruct and assist fourth-year professional veterinary students.
- Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas.
- Provide high-quality veterinary technical assistance in multiple Veterinary Teaching Hospital clinics and departments, including small animal medicine and surgery, small animal ICU, equine medicine and surgery, and food animal medicine and surgery.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
