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

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for the position of Veterinary Nurse within the Small Animal Sciences department. This role involves providing medical, surgical, and anesthetic nursing care, as well as diagnostic imaging services. Key duties include patient assessment, triage, preparing patients for exams and treatments, performing diagnostic procedures, analyzing results, and maintaining patient records. The position also involves administering medications, developing care plans, operating medical equipment, and serving as an information resource. Additionally, the role supports teaching by instructing students, interns, and residents. Specialty areas include Anesthesia, Dermatology, and Emergency and Critical Care. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent, resume, proof of attending an AVMA accredited program (transcripts or diploma), and references. The position is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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 in a professional manner
Animal handling skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Time management skills
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
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.
1 year of relevant experience in a veterinary medical center or in a private/specialty veterinary practice (for Veterinary Nurse 2).
3 years of relevant experience in a veterinary medical center or in a private/specialty veterinary practice (for Senior Veterinary Nurse 1).
3 years of internal, relevant experience and 6 years of relevant experience in a veterinary medical center or 7 years in a private/specialty veterinary practice (for Senior Veterinary Nurse 2).
Must hold a Veterinary Technician license (for Veterinary Nurse 2, Senior Veterinary Nurse 1, Senior Veterinary Nurse 2).
Must be a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) (for Senior Veterinary Nurse 2).

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 direct supervisor, veterinary nursing director, or department head.