Veterinary Ast/Tech/Spclst ECC

Position Details

Req ID:

req19507

Position Title:

Veterinary Ast/Tech/Spclst ECC

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

AS8099

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Okla Veterny Medcl Teaching Hosp

Location Address:

Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Hiring Supervisor:

Torie Garnatz, RVT

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

16.00 - 35.00, Hourly

Work Schedule:

Shift work (may include overnight, weekend, holiday)

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 small animal ICU.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach resume and three references

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

High school/GED and 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; or

DVM degree or equivalent.

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. Ability to perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's degree in veterinary technology

Five years of 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).

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