Veterinary Technician Assistant - Critical Care

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The opportunity involves assisting students, faculty, house officers, and technical staff in the work-up and treatment of small animal patients requiring emergency and routine hospital care within the Small Animal ICU (SA ICU). This includes assisting with procedures for patient work-up, treatment, and ongoing maintenance of hospitalized cases. Key aspects of the role also involve assisting in all facets of patient care, such as feeding, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and diligently observing animals for any signs of sickness or abnormalities. This is a full-time, permanent position, currently hiring for the day shift, and is eligible for overtime.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience as an Animal Technician 2; OR equivalent education/experience
• Two (2) years of experience working with animals, hands on. Up to 1 year can be replaced with relevant coursework such as a veterinary assistant certificate or animal science degree
• Ability to work 40-hours/week for 100% positions and 36-hours/week for 90% positions
• Must pass WSU radiation safety training exam first time it is available
• Must be able to wear a respirator; either full mask, half mask, or a PAPR
• Ability to work a variable shift that may include 10-hour shifts and/or weekends, overnights and evenings

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years hands on experience working in a veterinary hospital or clinic
• Experience with restraint of species within specific service
• Experience with specific service you are applying for
• Experience with diagnostics, anesthesia (induction/recovery), or procedures
• Experience cleaning, stocking, and general hospital operations
• Experience working with electronic medical records

Responsibilities

• Assist students, faculty, house officers, and technical staff in the work-up and treatment of small animal patients under emergency and routine hospital care within Small Animal ICU (SA ICU)
• Assist with procedures in work up, treatment, and maintenance of hospitalized cases
• Assist in all aspects of patient care including feeding, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and observing animals for sickness or abnormalities

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees