Veterinary Care Technician 2 Farm Animal

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The Veterinary Medical Center within the College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician 2 - Farm Animal.

The position involves assisting a veterinarian in technical procedures and activities involving farm animal care. The successful candidate will assist team clinicians and care-giving colleagues with the reception, treatment, surgical assistance, and monitoring of all farm animal patients. Candidate oversees and instructs professional veterinary students in preparation of animals and equipment for medical procedures and delivery of care. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: providing direct patient care and assistance to clinicians and professional students in the provision of care; providing care and treatment to all farm animal patients; surgical assistance, instructing students in the preparation of animals and equipment for medical procedures; assisting clinicians and students; communicating with clinicians on critical changes in status of patients; maintaining progress reports when students are not available; attending and/or conducting patient shift transition rounds to ensure information transfer to incoming/outgoing technicians; entering charges in ezyVet for all services rendered according to hospital fee schedules; other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will be expected to work 40 hours a week on third sift schedule.

The candidate must be a Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Ohio and complete a background check.

Hiring Range: $23.99 - $29.95

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of accredited program within clinical discipline; advanced degree may be desirable. Requires clinical license or certification. Registered Veterinary Technician through The Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board. Must pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

Standing for long periods of time; Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 75 pounds; Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases; Exposure to needle sticks, hazardous chemicals, and/or bio hazardous waste; State of Ohio Registered Veterinary Technician required at the time of hire.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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