Veterinary Assist/Tech/Spclst-Surgery

Position Details

Req ID:

req17173

Position Title:

Veterinary Assist/Tech/Spclst-Surgery

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

632467

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

OKLA VETERNY MEDCL TEACHING HOSP

Location Address:

Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Heather Yates, RVT - Vet Tech Supervisor

Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding):

13.00 - 26.60, Hourly

Work Schedule:

M-F 8 am to 5 pm (hours may vary, including on call)

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Instruct and assist year-four professional veterinary students. Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas. Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in several clinics/departments of the VTH including small animal medicine and surgery, small animal ICU, equine medicine and surgery, food animal medicine and surgery etc. 

 Employee must be available after hours on a pre-scheduled basis for emergency duty. Compensation for after hours technical assistance complies with university stand-by and call-in compensation policy.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach a resume.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

High School/GED

Two years related experience; or Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program with two years related experience; or Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related area.

Experience in restraint of small and large animals, administering injections, and placement of IV (peripheral, central, and urinary) catheters is essential. Must have knowledge of equipment used within VTH including, but not limited to: personal computer, telephone, copy machine, laser, video endoscope, diagnostic lab equipment, camera/video camera, electrodiagnostic equipment, etc.

Must be physically capable of lifting animals weighing 50 pounds or greater onto exam tables and into elevated cages.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA; or have credentials in specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition; or ten years experience as a Veterinary Technician II or equivalent at an AVMA accredited teaching hospital, or large, multi-clinician private veterinary practice

Ability to perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).

Veterinary Technician Career Development Plan provides promotional opportunities to Veterinary Technicians who continually demonstrate meritorious performance. Progression within the plan signifies an increase in skills, competencies and contributions to the hospital's goals and objectives. The increased contribution is above and beyond normal changes that are necessary to maintain satisfactory performance within an ever-changing business environment. While this plan provides promotional opportunities, it does not require career advancement. Neither does it preclude appropriate action for those who fail to meet a satisfactory standard of performance.Veterinary Technician Career Development Plan complies with all OSU policies and procedures. OSU reserves the right to modify, revoke, suspend, terminate or change any or all provisions of the Veterinary Technician Career Development Plan, in whole or part, at any time, with or without notice.

Experience in restraint of small and large animals, administering injections, and placement of IV (peripheral, central, and urinary) catheters is essential. Must have knowledge of equipment used within VTH including, but not limited to: personal computer, telephone, copy machine, laser, video endoscope, diagnostic lab equipment, camera/video camera, electrodiagnostic equipment, etc.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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