"Veterinary Technician (Floater)"

Veterinary Technician (Floater)

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4785P

Home Org Name: Clinical Sciences

Division Name: College of Veterinary Medicine

Job Class Code: IC12 (A-C)

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a floater technician that will assist with patient care within the Medicine and Surgery sections in the Small Animal Hospital. In addition, the individual selected for this position will assist other services as needed based on patient demands, and float in the Medicine/Surgery service area to assist with patient care and client needs.

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Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Providing exceptional care to patients and compassion to clients of the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively individually as well as with team-members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Support multiple specialty services and may be called upon to assist with inpatient and emergency services as needed
• Communicating with clients to obtain thorough patient histories; providing accurate and relevant information about patients to attending clinicians and veterinary students; recording important information into patient's electronic medical record
• Proficiency in small animal restraint techniques to promote the safety of patients and personnel; obtaining laboratory samples via phlebotomy, fine needle aspiration, or other methods; implementation, monitoring, and recovery of patients prescribed sedation plans
• Teaching, coaching, and assisting senior veterinary students with specialized technical tasks
• Operating and maintaining equipment; inventorying, ordering, and stocking supplies; cleaning and disinfecting clinic area according to hospital protocols and standards; appropriate handling of medical/biological/infectious/hazardous waste
• Administering intravenous, subcutaneous, and oral medications to patients via prescribed protocols
• May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum 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: Graduate degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.

Minimum 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.

Salary Range: $33,460 - $58,300

Job Category: Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

Working Hours if Non-Traditional: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 5:00pm with some flexibility required

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama