Veterinary Technician (Floater)

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

15h

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Veterinary Technician (Floater) to assist with patient care in the Medicine and Surgery sections of the Small Animal Hospital. The position also supports other services as needed based on patient demands and floats within the Medicine/Surgery service area to assist with patient care and client needs.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility necessary. Employees must complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain an adequate rabies antibody titer of at least 0.5 IU/mL as recommended by CDC guidelines. Auburn University covers the cost of the vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and necessary boosters.

Depending on the candidate’s education and experience, the position is assigned Level I, II, or III. Level I requires an associate degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field qualifying the individual for national certification. Level II requires that degree plus two years of relevant experience. Level III requires the degree plus four years of relevant experience, including at least two years at the preceding level or equivalent. An active Alabama Veterinary Technician license is required, or the candidate must have met all requirements to become licensed in Alabama and obtain licensure within six months of hire. Degrees may be accepted in place of experience.

Requirements

• Level I: Associate degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies the candidate to obtain national certification.
• Level II: Associate degree in Veterinary Technology and two years of experience in Veterinary Technology or the professional care and comfort of animals.
• Level III: Associate degree in Veterinary Technology and four years of experience in Veterinary Technology or the professional care and comfort of animals, including at least two years at the preceding level or equivalent.
• Active license with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician, or completion of all requirements to become licensed in Alabama, with licensure obtained within six months of hire.
• Complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain an adequate rabies antibody titer of at least 0.5 IU/mL.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to patients and compassionate service to clients of the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital.
• Work efficiently and effectively both independently and with team members in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Support multiple specialty services and assist with inpatient and emergency services as needed.
• Communicate with clients to obtain thorough patient histories; provide accurate, relevant patient information to attending clinicians and veterinary students; and record important information in electronic medical records.
• Use small-animal restraint techniques to promote patient and personnel safety.
• Obtain laboratory samples through phlebotomy, fine-needle aspiration, or other methods.
• Implement, monitor, and recover patients receiving prescribed sedation plans.
• Teach, coach, and assist senior veterinary students with specialized technical tasks.
• Operate and maintain equipment; inventory, order, and stock supplies; clean and disinfect clinic areas according to hospital protocols; and appropriately handle medical, biological, infectious, and hazardous waste.
• Administer intravenous, subcutaneous, and oral medications according to prescribed protocols.
• Be responsible for or assist with client billing, charge entry, and similar tasks.

Benefits

• Auburn University covers the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and necessary boosters.
• Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree