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Position Details Req ID: req17450 Position Title: Veterinary Assist/Tech/Spclst ECC Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: AS7158 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Okla Veterny Medcl Teaching Hosp Location Address: College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Hiring Supervisor: Torie Garnatz Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 13.00 - 26.60, Hourly Work Schedule: Shift work (may include overnight, weekends, holidays) Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary:

Position for enthusiastic veterinary assistant or registeredveterinary technician with a passion for emergency and critical care.Successful candidates will provide clinical assistance to professional staffand a variety of treatments to patients admitted to the Veterinary TeachingHospital (VTH). Candidates will have the opportunity to actively participate inone-on-one training of veterinary students, as well as work alongsideveterinary specialists to provide clients and patients with the highest standardof care. Preference for applicants that have an associate degree in veterinarytechnology (or equivalent) and licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician(RVT) or eligible for RVT license in Oklahoma.

This is a full-timeposition with varying shifts and hours. Shift differentials are available fornon-traditional shifts. Every full-time employee receives a full benefits package.This includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement, 13 paid holidays (includingone full week off around Christmas/New Years), paid annual and sick leave, andmore. Also has free access to OSU's gym and fitness centers, employee assistanceprogram, and free professional development through main campus's humanresources department.

The VTH is a 145,000 square foot, full-service veterinary teachinghospital providing 24-hour care for all domestic and selected exotic andwildlife species. The VTH admits more than 15,500 clinical cases per year andhospitalizes 5-8 ICU cases per day. Our Critical Care Unit is astate-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, pulseoximetry, capnography, I-Stat point-of-care testing, telemetry, blood pressure andcentral venous pressure monitoring, Pleur-Evac® suction units, and ventilator therapy.Successful candidates will have the opportunity to interact with small animal specialists,as well as a supportive group of interns and residents.

If you are interestedin pursuing your VTS, this is the place to work.

Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach resume and three references Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

High school/GED and two years related experience; or Associate of Science degree in VeterinaryTechnology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program with two yearsrelated experience; or Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or relatedarea; or DVM degree or equivalent.

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. Ability to perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology and five years experience as a Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA or credentials in a specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition. 

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.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, 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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