Veterinary Nurse/Veterinary Technician, Large Animal Clinical Sciences: College of Veterinary Medicine - UTIA

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Veterinary Nurse, located within the Large Animal Sciences department. Currently available specialty areas include 2 positions Rotating among various service areas. The primary purpose of this position is to provide medical, surgical, and/or anesthetic nursing care or diagnostic imaging services by making patient assessments, performing triage, and preparing patients for exams or treatments. Position performs prescribed diagnostic procedures, analyzes results, and records patients' medical histories and symptoms, including observations. Position administers medicine and treatments, establishes plan of care, and operates medical equipment. Incumbent serves as a resource of information and guidance. Position supports teaching efforts by instructing students, interns, and residents. Please provide a letter of intent for the position(s) you are seeking, resume, copy of current veterinary technician license or AVMA accredited program transcript, and references. Candidates must also provide proof of attending an AVMA accredited program via official transcripts or diploma.

Requirements

Knowledge of veterinary medical concepts
Knowledge of animal behavior and animal husbandry
Knowledge of disinfection
Knowledge of and ability to perform resuscitation
Ability to perform diagnostic procedures
Ability to adhere to hospital safety procedures
Ability to work in a high stress environment
Ability to calculate dosages and to administer drugs
Ability to obtain patient stats
Ability to conduct oneself if a professional manner
Animal handling skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Time management skills
Must be a graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)- accredited program in Veterinary Technology with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
Must obtain a license to practice in Tennessee within first year of employment.
Must hold a Veterinary Technician license

Nice To Haves

Must be a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS).

Responsibilities

Provides medical, surgical, and/or anesthetic nursing care or diagnostic imaging by assessing patients, performing triage, and preparing patients for exams or treatments.
Performs prescribed diagnostic procedures and analyzes results.
Records patients' medical histories, symptoms, and observations.
Administers medication and treatment.
Helps to establish a plan of care and confers with owner.
Regularly communicates with supervising Clinician.
Operates medical equipment.
Collaborates with others to ensure quality patient care is received.
Enters charges on patient accounts.
Manages supplies, equipment, and inventory.
Organizes products, maintains equipment, and orders supplies.
Supports teaching efforts by instructing students, interns, and residents in the application of clinical skills according to specialty.
On-call and other duties as assigned by supervisor.