"Veterinary Nurse II"

Position Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Veterinary Nurse to support our small animal clinical trials activities for the internal medicine and medical oncology services. Responsibilities include:

• Data input into electronic database/Excel
• Scheduling potential and active trial cases (al appropriate time for trial needs and clinician availability)
• Communicating with trial clients and veterinarians regarding potential enrollees or ongoing trial questions
• Scheduling diagnostic tests and facilitating data collection
• Communicating charges and associated accounts to the business office
• Coordinating sample transport (within campus, external shipments)
• Drafting information regarding upcoming trials to be circulated to referring DVMs and the public
• Preparing reports

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school with coursework in Veterinary Technology; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in patient care, surgery, drug dosing and sterilization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; must be licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Michigan or attainment of such certification within one year of the date of hire.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology desired. Licensed Veterinary Technician who is versatile, interested in learning new techniques in different disciplines, and displays strong verbal and written communication skills. Individuals should display initiative, be able to work independently, interact well with others, and work effectively as part of a team. As the successful candidate will work on a variety of projects, individuals should be flexible, able to prioritize tasks, be organized, be able to requisition supplies and equipment, and have excellent record-keeping with attention to detail. Clinical experience in standard anesthesia and surgical room protocols and equipment, multi-species animal nursing, biological sample collection techniques is desired. Prior research experience, including such skills as molecular biology techniques, experience in pre-clinical and/or clinical research projects; familiarity with USDA, Animal Welfare, GCP and GLP requirements, is appreciated, as is experience with common office and medical software.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

CV, cover letter, 3 references

Special Instructions

Most days will be 8am-5pm, but certain clinical trials require off hours and weekend flexibility. The applicant must be able to restrain and occasionally lift/move companion animals, which would weigh in excess of 80 lbs.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is a limited term position for 12 months from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Website

https://cvm.msu.edu/

Summary of Physical Demands

Frequent/Heavy Lifting

Summary of Health Risks

Works with animals and unfixed animal tissue TB risk or work within 3 feet of human patients in a health care setting or have potential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium.