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Veterinary Assist/Tech/Spcit

  • 492505
  • Stillwater
  • COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (STW)
  • Staff Full-time
  • Dean of Veterinary Medicine (STW)
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Nancy Allen, nancy.allen@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$16.00 - $35.00

Hourly

Priority Application Date

For full consideration, please apply by . Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume and three professional references.

About this Position

Instruct and assist-fourth year professional veterinary students. Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas. Must have excellent technical capabilities as well as time-management, communication (both written and oral) and organizational skills. Must be able to employ critical thinking, prioritize tasks and work in a team environment. Self-motivation is essential to expand upon knowledge and education of advanced small animal diseases including diagnostic and treatment options. Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in several small animal VTH services including internal medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, community practice, theriogenology, oncology, and exotic animal medicine.

Required Qualifications

  • High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
  • High school/GED and two years related experience; or Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program with two years related experience; or Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related area; or DVM degree or equivalent.

  • Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  • Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

    Experience in restraint of small and large animals, administering injections, and placement of IV (peripheral, central, and urinary) catheters is essential. Must have knowledge of equipment used within VTH including, but not limited to: personal computer, telephone, copy machine, laser, video endoscope, diagnostic lab equipment, camera/video camera, electrodiagnostic equipment, etc. Must be physically capable of lifting animals weighing 50 pounds or greater onto exam tables and into elevated cages.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate's

    Veterinary Technology

  • Five years experience as a Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA or credentials in a specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition. Ability to perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.

  • Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

    Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS).

 

 

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

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