Position Details

Req ID:

req16660

Position Title:

Veterinary Assist/Tech/Specialist ECC

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

AS9888

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Okla Veterny Medcl Teaching Hosp

Location Address:

Stillwater, Oklahoma
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

13.00 - 26.60, Hourly

Work Schedule:

Shift work (may include overnight, weekend, holiday)

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Position for enthusiastic registered veterinary technicians with a
passion for emergency and critical care. Successful candidates will
provide clinical assistance to professional staff and a variety of
treatments to patients admitted to the Boren Veterinary Medical
Hospital (BVMH). Candidates will have the opportunity to actively
participate in one-on-one training of veterinary students, as well as
work alongside veterinary specialists to provide clients and patients
with the highest standard of care. Applicants must have an
Associate in Veterinary Technology (or equivalent) and be licensed
or eligible for license to practice veterinary medicine in Oklahoma.
This is a full-time positions with varying shifts and hours. Shift
differentials are available for non-traditional shifts. Every full-time
employee receives a full benefits package. This includes health
insurance, life insurance, retirement, 12 paid holidays (including one
full week off around Christmas), paid annual and sick leave, and
more. You also have free access to OSU's gym and fitness centers,
employee assistance program, and free professional development
through main campus's human resources department.
The BVMH is a 145,000 square foot, full-service veterinary teaching
hospital providing 24 hour care for all domestic and selected exotic
and wildlife species. The BVMH admits more than 15,500 clinical
cases per year, and hospitalizes 5-8 ICU cases per day. Our Critical
Care Unit is a state-of-the-art facility and is staffed with capable,
competent technicians. Our hospital is equipped with digital
radiography, MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, 24-hour access to full
clinical pathology lab, oxygen cages, pulse oximetry, capnography,
I-Stat point-of-care testing, telemetry, blood pressure and central
venous pressure monitoring, Pleur-Evac® suction units, and
ventilator therapy. Successful candidates will have the opportunity
to interact with 20 small animal specialists, as well as a supportive
group of interns and residents. If you are interested in pursuing
your VTS, this is the place to work.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach resume and three references

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School/GED

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.

Experience in restraint of small 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, diagnostic lab equipment, electrodiagnostic equipment, and ECG, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in 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.

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

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations,OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.