Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist CP - Stillwater, United States - Oklahoma State University

Description

Position DetailsReq ID:
req15575

Position Title:
Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist CP

Position Type:
Staff Full-Time
Position Number:632027OSU Campus:StillwaterDepartment:Okla Veterny Medcl Teaching Hosp

Location Address:
Stillwater, OK USA

Hiring Supervisor:

Heather Yates Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): ,

Hourly Work Schedule:
M-F 8 am to 5 pm (hours may vary)

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 emergency, medicine, surgery, ICU, community practice, ophthalmology, cardiology, oncology, and equine and food animal medicine, surgery, ICU and emergency, 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.

Special Instructions to ApplicantsAttach resume and three references Education & ExperiencePosition Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School/GEDTwo 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; or DVM degree or equivalent.

Experience in restraint of small and large animals, administering injections, and placement of IV catheters. Must know how to do medical math. Must be physically capable of lifting animals weighing 50 pounds onto exam tables and into elevated cages.


Preferred Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Veterinary TechnologyFive years experience as a Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA or credentials in a specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition.

Ability to perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).

Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS).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.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.

Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.

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