Veterinary Technician 1, 2, or 3-Small Animal ICU

Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The LSU Veterinary Medicine (Vet Med) Intensive Care Unit operates on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year basis. Our state-of-the-art facilities have a 52 patient capacity with a constant coverage for the animals receiving treatment. The small animal intensive care unit also serves as an anesthesia and surgery recovery area as well as a triaging center for small animal emergencies seen at the veterinary teaching hospital.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology OR CVT or equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties
• Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of applicable experience OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology with 2 years of applicable experience OR CVT or equivalent with 2 years of applicable experience OR 5 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties OR 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician 1 at LSU SVM
• Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of applicable experience OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology with 4 years experience OR Certification as a vet tech or equivalent with 4 years experience OR 7 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties

Nice To Haves

• CVT or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of highly technical clinical procedures associated with care and treatment of critically ill animals utilizing life support techniques and intensive care procedures and equipment.
• Administer medications, placement of intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, cystocentesis, abdominal/thoracic taps, etc.
• Monitor patients to recovery of anesthetized patients; maintaining accurate and complete records of vital signs, treatments, procedures, and medical notes associated.
• Participate in nursing rounds at shift change. Appropriately relay patient signalment, status, plan, and nursing considerations.
• Maintain the ICU in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly chores. Equipment quality controls, Inventory, and stocking.
• Participate in various course curriculum laboratories.
• Support the Emergency Service: Aiding in the admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service.
• Provide general information over the phone.
• Maintain a daily census of all patients in ICU along with procedures and hospitalization fees.
• Complete data entry for all charges daily.
• Holiday shifts and emergency response personnel.
• Class II drug handling: responsible for checking dosage and requested amount, obtaining drug and maintain required records, ensuring proper administration and compatibility with other drugs, proper disposal of any unused drugs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• Various leave options
• Paid holidays
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree