Veterinary Care Technician 3 (RVT) - Equine/Farm Animal

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

9d • $28 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Work involves assisting a veterinarian in technical procedures and activities involving large animal care (Equine & Farm Animal), specifically in the areas of pain management and critical care. Successful candidate assists team clinicians and care-giving colleagues with the reception, treatment, surgical assistance, and monitoring of all large animal patients, requiring emergency and/or intensive care. Candidate oversees and instructs professional veterinary students in preparation of animals and equipment for medical procedures and delivery of care.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited veterinary technology program; or an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree
• Completed and successfully passed VTNE prior to hire date
• State of Ohio Registered Veterinary Technician (Required) at the time of hire
• RVT experience with a focus on critical care

Nice To Haves

• Preference to prior large animal experience.
• 3 + yrs Combination of RVT and/or Veterinary Assistant and Tier I or II RVT experience with a focus in critical care.
• Preference to prior experience especially focusing in large animal critical care.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct large animal care and assistance to clinicians and professional students in the provision of care.
• Providing care and treatments to all large animal patients.
• Surgical assistance, instructing students in the preparation of animals and equipment for medical procedures and delivery of care.
• Assisting clinicians and students.
• Communicating with clinicians on critical changes in status of patients.
• Maintaining progress reports when students are not available.
• Attending and/or conducting patient shift transition rounds to ensure information transfer to incoming/outgoing technicians.
• Entering charges in ezyVet for all services rendered according to hospital fee schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree