Job ID: 376061

About the Job

 


Days/Hours: Sunday to Wednesday, 12:00pm to 10:30pm (4 10-hour days)

Description of Position
Under the direction of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine contributes to the health and well being of patients by delivering outstanding, high quality veterinary technical services that meet the standards of the MVMA and MAVT as well as VMC standards and protocols. Competently assists Clinicians and other medical staff members with veterinary medical procedures which may include (but are not limited to) surgical assisting, emergency care, intensive care, small animal medicine, rehabilitation, laboratory procedures, radiography, anesthesiology, specialty care, administering treatments, animal nursing, animal restraint and handling, preventative care, clinical research, etc. within assigned service area as well as across functions as needed. 

Essential Functions

Direct Patient Care - 60%
- Assists clinicians, clients and patients with receiving, assessment, work-up, discharge, etc., prepares patients for a variety of veterinary medical procedures including preparation for radiographic procedures, surgeries, catherizations, venipunctures, vaccinations, anesthesia, intensive or emergency care; administration of medications and treatments, etc.
- Under the direction of DVM performs a variety of medical and diagnostic procedures depending upon clinical indications and area of service; may perform intravenous and related therapies (i.e. fluids, chemotherapies, and anesthesia), obtain fluid or tissue samples, perform biopsy techniques, etc.
- Applies clinical job knowledge and competence to the management of the patient.
- With oversight by a DVM, applies clinical job knowledge and competence to diagnosis, treatment, and care.
- Must be able to restrain and handle animals and/or assist with animal restraint and handling.
- Administers medications, vaccinations, allergy testing and others as defined by the duty clinicians.
- Provide excellent service to DVM's and medical team that support quality patient care.
- Under the direction of DVM performs a variety of medical and diagnostic procedures depending upon clinical indications and area of service; may perform intravenous and related therapies (i.e. fluids, chemotherapies, and anesthesia), obtain fluid or tissue samples, perform biopsy techniques, etc.
- With oversight by a DVM, applies clinical job knowledge and competence to diagnosis, treatment, and care.

Daily Operation Activities - 20%
- Must adhere to VMC safety and infection control policies and procedures.
- Must have the ability to work in a clinical setting.
- Maintains a clean environment in hospital area and ensures that these areas are adequately ordered, stocked and that equipment is in working order.
- Enter patient data into EMR
- Participate in Daily rounds

Communications - 15%
- Facilitate open communication and teamwork among clinical care team members (DVM's students, veterinary technicians, etc.) in support of positive patient outcomes and excellent patient care.
- Delivers outstanding customer service including (for example) greeting and receiving patients and clients in a professional, caring and courteous manner, answering phone calls promptly, responding to clients, co-workers, and medical staff needs and requests, redirecting calls, etc.
- Responsible to ensure that all services and supplies are charged for according to hospital fee schedule.

Teaching/Training Others - 5%
- Answers questions and explains or demonstrates procedures and equipment for clients, residents, interns, senior veterinary students, and technician students.
- Under the direction of DVM performs record-keeping tasks related to medical procedures, including recording of: procedures completed, supplies used, patient status, client communications, census information, etc.
- May prepare and maintain daily service schedule including facilities such as operating rooms, specialty areas, pharmacies, etc.

 

Qualifications

 


Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of Animal Health Technician or equivalent program, certified as MVMA/MA VT technician, plus at least one year of veterinary medical experience. Ability to act independently with little or no supervision.

Preferred Qualifications/Selection Criteria: 
Problem solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, willingness to be flexible to meet patient care needs, knowledge of veterinary medicine terminology, knowledge of proper restraint and handling of large and small animals. Certified technician with certification recognized in Minnesota. Proficiency with PC and software programs.

About the Department

 


The Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) has served the community for more than a century. The Veterinary Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest veterinary hospitals, treating more than 35,000 companion and 4,000 large animal cases annually. A world-renowned clinic with state-of-the-art equipment and comprehensive, cutting-edge services, the Veterinary Medical Center is the state's premier provider of top quality veterinary care. With access to the University of Minnesota's care network, the Veterinary Medical Center focuses on enhancing the human-animal bond while providing access to outstanding patient care. 

The Veterinary Medical Center is comprised of the Lewis Small Animal Hospital for dogs, cats, and other companion animals, the Piper Clinic at the Leatherdale Equine Center, for horses, the Large Animal Hospital, which treats equine and farm animals, and occasionally, zoo animals, and the West Metro Equine Practice, located in Long Lake, MN. 

To learn more about the Veterinary Medical Center click here. 

Pay and Benefits

 


Pay Range: $26.78 to $35.52; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program

Job ID: 376061

About the Job

 


Days/Hours: Sunday to Wednesday, 12:00pm to 10:30pm (4 10-hour days)

Description of Position
Under the direction of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine contributes to the health and well being of patients by delivering outstanding, high quality veterinary technical services that meet the standards of the MVMA and MAVT as well as VMC standards and protocols. Competently assists Clinicians and other medical staff members with veterinary medical procedures which may include (but are not limited to) surgical assisting, emergency care, intensive care, small animal medicine, rehabilitation, laboratory procedures, radiography, anesthesiology, specialty care, administering treatments, animal nursing, animal restraint and handling, preventative care, clinical research, etc. within assigned service area as well as across functions as needed. 

Essential Functions

Direct Patient Care - 60%
- Assists clinicians, clients and patients with receiving, assessment, work-up, discharge, etc., prepares patients for a variety of veterinary medical procedures including preparation for radiographic procedures, surgeries, catherizations, venipunctures, vaccinations, anesthesia, intensive or emergency care; administration of medications and treatments, etc.
- Under the direction of DVM performs a variety of medical and diagnostic procedures depending upon clinical indications and area of service; may perform intravenous and related therapies (i.e. fluids, chemotherapies, and anesthesia), obtain fluid or tissue samples, perform biopsy techniques, etc.
- Applies clinical job knowledge and competence to the management of the patient.
- With oversight by a DVM, applies clinical job knowledge and competence to diagnosis, treatment, and care.
- Must be able to restrain and handle animals and/or assist with animal restraint and handling.
- Administers medications, vaccinations, allergy testing and others as defined by the duty clinicians.
- Provide excellent service to DVM's and medical team that support quality patient care.
- Under the direction of DVM performs a variety of medical and diagnostic procedures depending upon clinical indications and area of service; may perform intravenous and related therapies (i.e. fluids, chemotherapies, and anesthesia), obtain fluid or tissue samples, perform biopsy techniques, etc.
- With oversight by a DVM, applies clinical job knowledge and competence to diagnosis, treatment, and care.

Daily Operation Activities - 20%
- Must adhere to VMC safety and infection control policies and procedures.
- Must have the ability to work in a clinical setting.
- Maintains a clean environment in hospital area and ensures that these areas are adequately ordered, stocked and that equipment is in working order.
- Enter patient data into EMR
- Participate in Daily rounds

Communications - 15%
- Facilitate open communication and teamwork among clinical care team members (DVM's students, veterinary technicians, etc.) in support of positive patient outcomes and excellent patient care.
- Delivers outstanding customer service including (for example) greeting and receiving patients and clients in a professional, caring and courteous manner, answering phone calls promptly, responding to clients, co-workers, and medical staff needs and requests, redirecting calls, etc.
- Responsible to ensure that all services and supplies are charged for according to hospital fee schedule.

Teaching/Training Others - 5%
- Answers questions and explains or demonstrates procedures and equipment for clients, residents, interns, senior veterinary students, and technician students.
- Under the direction of DVM performs record-keeping tasks related to medical procedures, including recording of: procedures completed, supplies used, patient status, client communications, census information, etc.
- May prepare and maintain daily service schedule including facilities such as operating rooms, specialty areas, pharmacies, etc.

 

Qualifications

 


Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of Animal Health Technician or equivalent program, certified as MVMA/MA VT technician, plus at least one year of veterinary medical experience. Ability to act independently with little or no supervision.

Preferred Qualifications/Selection Criteria: 
Problem solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, willingness to be flexible to meet patient care needs, knowledge of veterinary medicine terminology, knowledge of proper restraint and handling of large and small animals. Certified technician with certification recognized in Minnesota. Proficiency with PC and software programs.

About the Department

 


The Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) has served the community for more than a century. The Veterinary Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest veterinary hospitals, treating more than 35,000 companion and 4,000 large animal cases annually. A world-renowned clinic with state-of-the-art equipment and comprehensive, cutting-edge services, the Veterinary Medical Center is the state's premier provider of top quality veterinary care. With access to the University of Minnesota's care network, the Veterinary Medical Center focuses on enhancing the human-animal bond while providing access to outstanding patient care. 

The Veterinary Medical Center is comprised of the Lewis Small Animal Hospital for dogs, cats, and other companion animals, the Piper Clinic at the Leatherdale Equine Center, for horses, the Large Animal Hospital, which treats equine and farm animals, and occasionally, zoo animals, and the West Metro Equine Practice, located in Long Lake, MN. 

To learn more about the Veterinary Medical Center click here. 

Pay and Benefits

 


Pay Range: $26.78 to $35.52; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program