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Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist - LA ICU AS9744
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$33,600 / year median in Oklahoma
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email Nancy Allen, nancy.allen@okstate.edu Work Schedule Shift work, may include evenings/overnights/weekends Appointment Length Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice Hiring Range $16.00
- $35.
Large Animal CCU:
Instruct and assist year-four professional veterinary students. Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas. Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in several clinics/departments of the VTH including small animal medicine and surgery, small animal ICU, equine medicine and surgery, food animal medicine and surgery etc. Complete other tasks that are assigned or become necessary. Required Qualifications High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) Veterinary Assistant- High school/GED with two years' experience. Veterinary Technician I
- Registered Veterinary Technician or completed associate degree in veterinary technology and will sit for the Oklahoma State Board of Examiner's technician certifying exam and obtain licensure within 120 days of hire. Veterinary Technician II
- Three years' experience as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician or equivalent at an AVMA accredited teaching hospital, or large, multi-clinician private veterinary practice. Veterinary Technician III
- Six years' experience as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician or equivalent at an AVMA accredited teaching hospital, or large, multi-clinician private veterinary practice. Senior Veterinary Technician
- Eight years' experience as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician or equivalent at an AVMA accredited teaching hospital, or large, multi-clinician private veterinary practice with greater than one year experience within a specific specialty. Veterinary Technician Specialist I
- Registered Veterinary Technician. Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA; or have credentials in specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition. Veterinary Technician Specialist II
- Must meet all requirements of Veterinary Technician Specialist I.
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/orLicenses:
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS).Benefits
- Dental Insurance