Assistant/Tech/Specialist, Veterinary Inpatient (I/II/III) Day Shift
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 6, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Medicine, Veterinary Sciences, Professional Fields, Vocational & Technical Fields, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Agriculture & Animal Sciences, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Computer Services & Information Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Details
Requisition Number
S311P
Home Org Name
Clinical Sciences
Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title
Assistant/Tech/Specialist, Veterinary Inpatient (I/II/III) Day Shift
Job Class Code
IC22 (A-C), IC23 (A-C), IC24 (A-C)
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Performs a variety of tasks related to the care and treatment of animal patients. Under direct supervision, this position assists in the monitoring and treatment for all patients admitted in the hospital.
Essential Functions
1. Assists with administering treatments and monitoring patients admitted in IMC or ICU, Observes and records vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, food/water intake of animals, and collects and labels specimens and perform treatments and administer medications as prescribed by primary veterinarian.
2. Performs and demonstrates veterinary care techniques and procedures related to emergency and critical care medicine.
3. Assists veterinarians in the care of patients requiring advanced procedures and life-saving techniques including CPR, mechanical ventilation and dialysis.
4. Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, as well as observes health status of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.
5. Perform job duties with speed and accuracy and work as essential personnel, providing care for patients after hours, on weekends and holidays.
6. Assists with emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency service
7. May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks
Education Level
High school diploma or equivalent for entry level
Field of Study
Years of Experience
No experience required for entry level
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Depending on the combination of education and experience, selected candidates may be hired as a Veterinary Assistant, Technician, or Specialist and assigned Levels I, II, or III .
Consideration for entry-level Veterinary Assistant requires:
A high school diploma or equivalent
Salary range determined by eligibility for Level I, II, or III .
Consideration for entry-level Veterinary Technician requires:
1. Associate’s degree or higher in a technical or scientific field related to the area of assignment.
2. Active license with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician, have met all requirements to become licensed, or have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam ( VTNE ). Veterinary Technician certification or license must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
Salary range determined by eligibility for Level I, II or III .
Consideration for entry-level Veterinary Specialist requires:
1. Associate’s degree or higher in a technical or scientific field related to the area of assignment plus 3 years of experience.
2. Active license with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician, have met all requirements to become licensed, or have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam
( VTNE ), Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care ~ VTS ( ECC ) as designated by Academy of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Technicians ( AVECCT ).Salary range determined by eligibility for Level I, II or III .
Education Level
Field of Study
Years of Experience
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
To qualify for Tech: Veterinary Technician Certification having passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam ( VTNE ).
To qualify for Specialist: Veterinary Technician Certification having passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam ( VTNE ); Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care ~ VTS ( ECC ) as designated by Academy of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Technicians ( AVECCT ).
Desired Qualifications
Salary Grade
28
Salary Range
$22,300 - $75,100
Job Category
Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
Day shift rotates monthly between weekends and weekdays; M-TH 7a-5p, F-SU 7a-8p.
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
07/06/2020
Closing Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
http://www.auemployment.com/postings/7679
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Other
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How were you made aware of this opportunity?
- AU Employment website
- Employment websites (Indeed, HigherEd Jobs, etc.)
- Veterans Assistance Services
- Disability Assistance Services
- Newspaper
- Professional Journal
- Listserv
- HR email
- Social Media
- State Employment Service
- Walk-in
- Other
- * Please select the answer that best describes your current
employment relationship with Auburn University.
- Not a current Auburn employee
- Current Auburn employee in position less than one year
- Current Auburn employee in position more than one year
- * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
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