"Veterinary Technician - Inpatient ER (Day Shift)"

Veterinary Technician - Inpatient ER (Day Shift)

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4798P

Home Org Name: Clinical Sciences

Division Name: College of Veterinary Medicine

Job Class Code: IC23 (A-C)

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates for a Veterinary Technician position to work directly with the ER clinicians and rotating intern doctors to help facilitate quality client care and patient flow through the IMC, ICU, and ER.

It will be a monthly rotating day shift: Mon - Thurs 7am - 5pm and Fri - Sun 7am - 8pm.

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

Essential Functions

• Assists with administering treatments and monitoring patients admitted in IMC or ICU, observes and records vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, food/water intake of animals, and collects and labels specimens and perform treatments and administer medications as prescribed by primary veterinarian.
• Performs and demonstrates veterinary care techniques and procedures related to emergency and critical care medicine.
• Assists veterinarians in the care of patients requiring advanced procedures and life-saving techniques including CPR, mechanical ventilation and dialysis. Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, as well as observes health status of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.
• Perform job duties with speed and accuracy and work as essential personnel, providing care for patients after hours, on weekends and holidays.
• Assists with emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency service.
• May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks.
• This position will work to provide care for patients after hours, on weekends, and holidays.

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 a combination of education and experience, the finalist selected for this position will be hired as a Veterinary Technician - Inpatient and assigned levels I, II, or III.

Level I: Requires an Associate's degree in Animal Science or related scientific field.

Level II: Requires an Associate's degree in Animal Science or related scientific field plus 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Level III: Requires an Associate's degree in Animal Science or related scientific field plus 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Graduate degrees and above may substitute for years 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: $36,800 - $64,130

Job Category: Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

Working Hours if Non-Traditional: This is a monthly rotating day shift position. Mon - Thurs 7am - 5pm and Fri - Sun 7am - 8pm

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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