Tech I/II/III, Veterinary
Location: Auburn Alabama
Description: Auburn University is employing Tech I/II/III, Veterinary right now, this position will be placed in Alabama. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. This position is 8 am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday with some flexibility required. This technician will be assigned to the Community Practice service and will provide support for faculty and service wi! thin the teaching hospital. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: receive patients, facilitate patients and clients through receiving, diagnostics and discharge. Must have the ability to assist, induce and maintain/monitor anesthesia for elective surgery and dentistry; perform and chart dental procedures; properly restrain dogs and cats for examinations, specimen collection and procedures; have strong phlebotomy and catheter placing skills; demonstrate nursing care for patients; keep drug logs; and make accurate estimates, place appropriate charges in computer system (UVIS), and provide bills to auditors. This technician will be working closely with and teaching veterinary students on the workings of a general practice veterinary setting and must be comfortable communicating with others. Must be knowledgeable in vaccination protocols and able to administer vaccines, heartworm and flea/tick products. May be required to speak with clients and answer q! uestions about general practice issues.
Minimum Quali! fications
Entry into the applicant pool requires an Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Veterinary Technology. Candidates must either have an active license with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician upon hire, or meet all requirements to become licensed within six months of employment. Please utilize the attachment feature of our on-line application system to include a cover letter and resume. Only complete applications will be considered.
Desired Qualifications
Actively licensed as a veterinary technician and experience in a general veterinary practice setting; knowledge of taking intraoral radiographs; ability to obtain samples for skin, ears, and fecals; and correctly identify parasites, yeast and bacteria.
Posting Date
08-22-2013
Review Date
09-09-2013
Job Class Code
IC03A-B-C
FLSA
Non exempt
Job Category
Technical
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This position starts available on: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:13:58 GMT