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Veterinary Technician - Hospital for Large Animals


Tufts University

Equal Opportunity Employer –minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.


Job Description

Veterinary Technician - Hospital for Large Animals - 21001111
Description


This is a part time position anticipated to work 17.5 hours per week.

The Hospital for Large Animals provides high-quality medical/surgical care to inpatient, outpatient and critical/emergency large animal patients. In addition to providing patient care, employees are required to teach and support the veterinary students and visiting veterinary technician interns throughout their rotation in the Hospital for Large Animals.

Candidate is responsible for providing high quality nursing care and treatment for all Internal Medicine, General Diagnostics and Surgery Service, Ultrasound and Sports Medicine Service patients as directed by clinicians/residents or supervising technicians. This individual is a floater between Large Animal Hospital services and will assist other technicians in carrying out the daily patient management plan, which includes inpatient care and treatment, providing technical support for other clinicians and students, guidance and instruction to students on rotation, and assisting with emergencies.


Qualifications
Basic Requirements:

• At least one year of related experience
• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid US Driver's License
• Large Animal handling experience required.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CVT, eligible to sit for VTNE
• Degree from Accredited Veterinary Technology, Veterinary Science, Animal Science
• Computer skills, EMR exposure
• Vocational/Technical training or Associate/Bachelor's Degree with 1+ year' experience preferred.

Special Work Schedule Requirements:

Schedule includes participation in holiday and on call rotation and may include occasional weekend hours. This position is considered essential and is therefore required to report to work as scheduled during emergency closings.

An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Grafton
Job: Clinical
Organization: Large Animal Hosp-Cummings-Vet
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Part-time
Job Posting: Feb 22, 2021, 10:04:15 AM

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