Description
Veterinary Technician I or II - Large Animal Clinic

Regular, Full-Time, Market Range 05

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for a new rotating Veterinary Technician position located in the Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department.  The primary purpose of this position is to provide nursing care in a variety of service areas by making patient assessments, preparing patients for exams or treatments, and assisting faculty and staff to achieve clinic goals. The rotating veterinary technician position serves to ensure coverage of hospital services during the weekends and part of the weekday.  Position helps with performing diagnostic tests and analyzing results and records patients' medical histories and symptoms, including observations.  Position administers medicine and treatments, establishes plan of care, and operates medical equipment. Position supports teaching efforts by instructing students, interns, and residents.  This position may be asked to provide compensated emergency technical support when needed. Depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate, this position may begin at the Veterinary Technician I or II level.

Typical Responsibilities:

Provides patient care in a variety of services (medicine, surgery, anesthesia, rehabilitation, field services, farrier, and reproduction) by assessing large animal patients, performing triage, and preparing patients for exams or treatments.  Performs diagnostic tests and submits blood work and lab specimens.  Records patients' medical histories, symptoms, and observations.  Administers medications and treatment.  Prepares for surgical procedures, using aseptic and sterile techniques.  Helps to establish a plan of care and confers with owner.  Regularly communicates with supervising Clinician.  Operates and cleans medical and/or surgical equipment such as laparascopic and artroschopic machines, endoscopes, ultrasound machines, etc. Operates and maintains heavy equipment such as stocks, chutes, etc. Collaborates with others to ensure quality patient care is received.  Enters charges on patient accounts. Manages supplies, equipment, and inventory.  Organizes products, maintains equipment, and orders supplies. 

Supports teaching efforts by instructing students, interns, and residents.  Supports research efforts by teaching in laboratories and non-clinical settings when time allows.

Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

Advanced knowledge of veterinary nursing.  Effective communication skills, including the ability to show compassion.  Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.  Good time management skills. Ability to express patience and deal with high levels of stress.  Ability to pay close attention to detail.  Ability to lift, assist, and transport patients. Ability to multi-task.

Must be able to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, work ethic, collegiality, and willingness to help at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited program in Veterinary Technology.  Must hold a Veterinary Technician license and obtain a Tennessee license within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Six months of experience in a veterinary medical center or 1 year of experience in private practice.  Experience working with large animals especially horses, cattle, and small ruminants. Candidate should preferably have experience or strong desire to learn to work with diverse people and species including horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas, alpacas, and others.

Job: Other Tech/Para-Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Jul 15, 2021, 10:33:00 AM