Job ID: 375883

About the Job

 


Under the direction of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, this position contributes to the health and well-being of patients by delivering outstanding, high-quality veterinary technician services that meet the standards of the Board of Veterinary Medicine as well as VMC standards and protocols. This role supports the Small Animal Emergency Room by providing comprehensive veterinary technical support across wellness, diagnostics, treatment, and client education in a fast-paced academic clinical environment. This role also supports student, resident, intern, and staff education, clinical research activities, and efficient hospital operations while maintaining high standards of patient care and customer service. This is an entry level Licensed Veterinary Technician position.

Work Schedule: Wednesday to Saturday 10pm-830am (4 10-hour days). Consecutive Saturdays and overtime are conditions of this work. On call shift required (approximately 15 eight-hour shifts per year) 2-3 holiday shifts per Fiscal Year are required 

Primary Responsibilities: 

80% Direct Patient Care, Technical Support, Teaching 

- Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, and physical assessment information. - Triage arrivals for ER - Participate in CPR and Recover Initiative skills labs - Collect and process diagnostic samples including blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory testing. - Place and maintain intravenous catheters, nasoesophageal tubes,and administer medications, fluids, blood transfusions and treatments as prescribed. - Perform nursing care including, and not limited to,wound care, catheter management,nebulization, oxygen delivery, maintain various types of drains,and monitoring patient trends. - Assist with sedation, and recovery monitoring utilizing appropriate monitoring equipment, techniques and documentation. - Perform radiographic positioning and image acquisition according to hospital protocols. - Prepare patients and equipment for procedures. - Assist in ICU and Wards when caseload allows - Utilize Fear Free handling techniques and appropriate restraint methods to promote patient safety and well-being. - Seek assistance when patient needs, workload demands, or clinical situations exceed individual knowledge, skill level, or capacity. - Accept feedback, guidance, and assistance from colleagues in a professional and collaborative manner. - Ask for help when needed and willingly provide assistance to others to support patient care and team success. 

20% Clinical/ client communication & ER business needs 

- Collaborate and promote constructive relationships with faculty, technicians, students, interns, residents, and hospital staff to coordinate patient care. - Demonstrate professionalism, respect, inclusivity, and accountability in all interactions with clients, students, colleagues, and patients. - Contribute to a culture of teamwork, psychological safety, and mutual respect. - Utilize established communication tools and TeamSTEPPS principles to promote effective information sharing and teamwork. - Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner. - Be the coworker you want to work with by fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. - Accurate capture of charges in computer software system according to established policies - Record detailed patient care notes within medical record - Attend and participate in team meetings - Maintain a clean, organized and stocked work area - Stay current on updated policies/SOPs - Participate in annual required training (i.e. Annual Health and Safety Training.) - Inventory and ordering of supplies with an understanding of financial implications - Educate clients regarding medications, treatment plans, vaccine recommendations, and post-procedure care.

Qualifications

 


All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications: 

- Graduate of an accredited American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) veterinary technology program or equivalent education. - Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT, or equivalent recognized in Minnesota) in good standing, or eligible to obtain credentialing within 12 months of hire. - Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills. - Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. - Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and ethical conduct. - Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and clinical veterinary practices. - Ability to safely restrain and handle small animals. - Proficiency with computer software, medical records, and common business applications. - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced veterinary teaching hospital environment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

- Experience working in a fast-paced clinical environment - Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team - Experience with electronic medical records and hospital information systems. - Ability to support multiple clinical service areas and adapt to changing patient care priorities. - Exhibits a teaching mentality and positive attitude - Commitment to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented work environment. - Experience training, mentoring, or supporting the development of students, new employees, or colleagues. - Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and ability to manage competing priorities.

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: $26.11 to $32.40; 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: 375883

About the Job

 


Under the direction of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, this position contributes to the health and well-being of patients by delivering outstanding, high-quality veterinary technician services that meet the standards of the Board of Veterinary Medicine as well as VMC standards and protocols. This role supports the Small Animal Emergency Room by providing comprehensive veterinary technical support across wellness, diagnostics, treatment, and client education in a fast-paced academic clinical environment. This role also supports student, resident, intern, and staff education, clinical research activities, and efficient hospital operations while maintaining high standards of patient care and customer service. This is an entry level Licensed Veterinary Technician position.

Work Schedule: Wednesday to Saturday 10pm-830am (4 10-hour days). Consecutive Saturdays and overtime are conditions of this work. On call shift required (approximately 15 eight-hour shifts per year) 2-3 holiday shifts per Fiscal Year are required 

Primary Responsibilities: 

80% Direct Patient Care, Technical Support, Teaching 

- Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, and physical assessment information. - Triage arrivals for ER - Participate in CPR and Recover Initiative skills labs - Collect and process diagnostic samples including blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory testing. - Place and maintain intravenous catheters, nasoesophageal tubes,and administer medications, fluids, blood transfusions and treatments as prescribed. - Perform nursing care including, and not limited to,wound care, catheter management,nebulization, oxygen delivery, maintain various types of drains,and monitoring patient trends. - Assist with sedation, and recovery monitoring utilizing appropriate monitoring equipment, techniques and documentation. - Perform radiographic positioning and image acquisition according to hospital protocols. - Prepare patients and equipment for procedures. - Assist in ICU and Wards when caseload allows - Utilize Fear Free handling techniques and appropriate restraint methods to promote patient safety and well-being. - Seek assistance when patient needs, workload demands, or clinical situations exceed individual knowledge, skill level, or capacity. - Accept feedback, guidance, and assistance from colleagues in a professional and collaborative manner. - Ask for help when needed and willingly provide assistance to others to support patient care and team success. 

20% Clinical/ client communication & ER business needs 

- Collaborate and promote constructive relationships with faculty, technicians, students, interns, residents, and hospital staff to coordinate patient care. - Demonstrate professionalism, respect, inclusivity, and accountability in all interactions with clients, students, colleagues, and patients. - Contribute to a culture of teamwork, psychological safety, and mutual respect. - Utilize established communication tools and TeamSTEPPS principles to promote effective information sharing and teamwork. - Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner. - Be the coworker you want to work with by fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. - Accurate capture of charges in computer software system according to established policies - Record detailed patient care notes within medical record - Attend and participate in team meetings - Maintain a clean, organized and stocked work area - Stay current on updated policies/SOPs - Participate in annual required training (i.e. Annual Health and Safety Training.) - Inventory and ordering of supplies with an understanding of financial implications - Educate clients regarding medications, treatment plans, vaccine recommendations, and post-procedure care.

Qualifications

 


All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications: 

- Graduate of an accredited American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) veterinary technology program or equivalent education. - Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT, or equivalent recognized in Minnesota) in good standing, or eligible to obtain credentialing within 12 months of hire. - Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills. - Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. - Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and ethical conduct. - Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and clinical veterinary practices. - Ability to safely restrain and handle small animals. - Proficiency with computer software, medical records, and common business applications. - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced veterinary teaching hospital environment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

- Experience working in a fast-paced clinical environment - Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team - Experience with electronic medical records and hospital information systems. - Ability to support multiple clinical service areas and adapt to changing patient care priorities. - Exhibits a teaching mentality and positive attitude - Commitment to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented work environment. - Experience training, mentoring, or supporting the development of students, new employees, or colleagues. - Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and ability to manage competing priorities.

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: $26.11 to $32.40; 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