Veterinary Technician - Equine Ophthalmology

Veterinary Technician - Equine Ophthalmology

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Veterinary Services

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $34,460.00/Yr. - USD $60,050.00/Yr.

Categories: Veterinary & Animal Care

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Veterinary Teaching Hospitals

Associated Division: College of Veterinary Medicine

Req ID: 8978

Overview

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Veterinary Technician I, II, III that will assist in diagnosing and treating animals while monitoring medical tests for the care and treatment of animals.

Learn more about VET MED and take a campus tour here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/

This position involves direct contact with animals susceptible to rabies. Employees in this role must complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain adequate rabies antibody titer (>=0.5 IU/mL) as recommended by CDC guidelines.

Auburn University will cover the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and any necessary boosters.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to patients and compassion to clients of the JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital.
• Assists with ocular exams in other species: raptors, farm animals, canines and felines.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively individually as well as with team-members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ophthalmic instrumentation and equipment care.
• Assist with the examination, treatment, and monitoring of equine patients, including handling and restraining horses safely and effectively.
• Perform and/or assist with diagnostic testing (Schirmer Tear Testing, Tonometry, Ocular Ultrasounds, Electroretinogram testing, etc.).
• Care for and monitor the condition of animals before, during, and/or after surgical procedures.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, vaccinations, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Continuously monitor patients' vital signs, responses to treatment, and overall progress, providing updates to veterinarians and adjusting care as needed.
• May triage phone calls from referring veterinarians/clients as well as schedule appointments for diagnostic procedures under the direction of a veterinarian. Advise and educate animal owners.
• Work collaboratively with veterinary students, interns, and other staff to provide comprehensive care and support for educational activities.
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper maintenance of medical equipment, treatment areas, and general hospital facilities.

Qualifications

Depending upon the combination of education and experience, the qualified candidate will be selected as Veterinary Technician and assigned Levels I, II, or III.

Level I: Requires an Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies an individual to obtain national certification.

Level II: Requires an Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology plus 2 years of experience in Veterinary Technology or the professional care and comfort of animals.

Level III: Requires an Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology plus 4 years of experience in Veterinary Technology or the professional care and comfort of animals. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

License and Certifications:

• Active license with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician, OR
• Have met all requirements to become licensed in the State of Alabama. Licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.

Contract Type
Continuing

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