Veterinary Technician Inpatient- Overnight

Veterinary Technician Inpatient- Overnight

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category:
Veterinary Services

Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $37,910.00/Yr. - USD $66,050.00/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: 8877

Overview

Do you need a change of pace? Are you currently working in a private practice and want to try something exciting and new?

Want to challenge yourself and reach new heights in your career? We have the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your skills and put your education and experience to use! Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for an Inpatient Veterinary Technician to perform a variety of tasks related to the care and treatment of animal patients. This position assists in the monitoring and treatment for all patients admitted in the hospital.

This is an overnight shift rotating monthly between weekends and weekdays.

Monday - Thursday 10:00PM - 8:00AM, Friday -Sunday 7:00PM - 8:00AM.

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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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 Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies an individual to obtain certification.

Level II: Requires an Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies an individual to obtain certification plus 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Level III: Requires an Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies an individual to obtain certification plus 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Substitutions Allowed for Experience:
Degrees may be accepted in lieu of 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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