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Requisition Number S2461P Home Org Name Clinical Sciences Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine Position Title Veterinary Technician - Inpatient IMC/ICU (Day Shift) Job Class Code IC23 (A-C) Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates for an Inpatient Veterinary Technician to work directly with the IMC clinicians and rotating intern doctors to help facilitate quality client care and patient flow through the IMC, ICU, and ER.
Learn more about VET MED and take a campus tour here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/
Why should YOU work for VET MED?
Learn more about VET MED and take a campus tour here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/
Why should YOU work for VET MED?
- Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
- Relocation assistance to make your move easier.
- Generous state retirement program with eligibility to receive monthly payments after 10 years of service.
- How about these numbers? 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, and 9 official paid holidays.
- Overnight and weekend shift differentials = more $$$ in your pocket.
- Veterinary care and food discounts for your pets.
- Uniform and continuing education allowances.
- Tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service.
- Opportunities for advancement.
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- Administers treatments and monitoring of patients admitted in IMC or ICU, Observes and records vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, food/water intake of animals, and collects and labels specimens and perform treatments and administer medications as prescribed by primary veterinarian.
- Performs, instructs, and demonstrates advanced veterinary care techniques and procedures related to emergency and critical care medicine.
- Assists veterinarians in the care of patients requiring advanced procedures and life-saving techniques including CPR, mechanical ventilation and dialysis.
- Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, as well as observes health status of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.
- Performs emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency service.
- May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks.
- This position will work to provide care for patients after hours, on weekends, and holidays.
May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to others. May provide input to performance reviews of other employees.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Level I Associates degree in a technical or scientific field related to area of assignment.
Level II Associates degree in a technical or scientific field related to area of assignment plus 2 years of experience.
Level III Associates degree in a technical or scientific field related to area of assignment plus 4 years of experience. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.
Substitutions allowed for Education: Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed. Substitutions allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Certification or Licensure Requirements:Veterinary Technician Certification having passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam ( VTNE).
Level II Associates degree in a technical or scientific field related to area of assignment plus 2 years of experience.
Level III Associates degree in a technical or scientific field related to area of assignment plus 4 years of experience. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.
Substitutions allowed for Education: Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed. Substitutions allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Certification or Licensure Requirements:Veterinary Technician Certification having passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam ( VTNE).
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications Veterinary Technician Certification having passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam ( VTNE).
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications Posting Detail Information
Salary Range $34,200 - $59,600 Job Category Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: AL List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 02/20/2023 Closing Date EEO Statement Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/35757 AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
