Position Details

Req ID:

req9235

Position Title:

Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist - Surgery

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

AS9441

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Okla Veterny Medcl Teaching Hosp

Location Address:

Stillwater, OK 74078 USA

Hiring Supervisor:

Tracie Merrill

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.

Exposure to animal diseases that may be transmitted to humans. Subject to animal scratches or bites. Exposure to chemicals and pharmaceuticals used in treatment of animals, medical waste, animal feces, urine, blood, and vomitus. Exposure to hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic drugs. Loud noises related to small and large animals are routine. Must comply with mandatory rabies pre-exposure vaccine program.

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

Promotional opportunities may be available to Veterinary Technicians who continually demonstrate meritorious performance through an established career development plan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach resume and three references

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School/GED

4 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.

Valid driver's license.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's 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).

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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