Veterinary Technician I – Small Animal Inpatient Medicine

Tufts University•Grafton, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days a year, offering high-quality medical care, consultation, referral, and emergency veterinary services for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. The hospital also serves as the primary clinical training environment for veterinary students, interns, and residents. This position qualifies for a $2,000 sign-on bonus after six months of employment. The Inpatient Medicine Veterinary Technician I is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care and performing basic technical skills and procedures on a variety of patients under the guidance of a senior veterinary technician or veterinarian. The role is considered essential and may require University and calendar holiday coverage on a rotating basis.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent)
2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician, or similar technical experience.
Ability to safely restrain all species treated in the hospital.
Ability to assess the attitude and responsiveness of patients being treated.
Ability to obtain vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and capillary refill time.
Phlebotomy and catheter placement skills.
Proficiency in dosage calculations for oral and injectable medications.
Ability to monitor fluid therapy.
Ability to administer oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications.
Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology and familiarity with veterinary pharmacology.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities for several patients within a busy clinical setting.
Ability to effectively work as a member of a diverse team of clinical and administrative professionals.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to learn the electronic medical record system.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree from an AVMA accredited institution
Experience in a specialty or academic hospital setting
Basic skillset in phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, fluid administration, pain identification, anesthetic recovery, and animal handling and restraint.
Exotic animal handling skills (birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rodents, special small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians).
Veterinary Technician eligible

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality patient care including monitoring, managing, and implementing treatment plans as ordered by clinicians.
Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members to coordinate and prioritize patient care in a high-volume environment.
Identify and communicate changes in patient condition to the patient care team.
Complete diagnostic testing as ordered by clinicians, including bench-top lab tests.
Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Handle controlled substances according to written SOPs.
Clean and maintain clinical areas, including treatment and patient housing areas.
Facilitate the maintenance of clinical equipment by identifying malfunctioning equipment and scheduling service.
Instruct veterinary students and student technicians in all technical aspects of patient care.
Assist in studies and projects as needed, including treating research/laboratory animals.
Provide coverage for other sections of the hospital as needed.
Participate in service and hospital-wide initiatives as required.
Complete at least 6 hours of RACE approved CE annually.