Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist - ECC 632670

Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist - ECC 632670 494168 Stillwater

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

(STW) Staff Full-time High school diploma or equivalent

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Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email Nancy Allen, nancy.allen@okstate.edu Work Schedule shift work may be evenings, nights, weekends Appointment Length Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice Hiring Range $16.00 - $35.00 Hourly Priority Application Date While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to ensure full consideration. Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references. About this Position 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. Required Qualifications High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) 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. 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). All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449. 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.