Veterinary Technician (Gulf Shores)
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 1, 2022
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Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
S1693P
Home Org Name
Clinical Sciences
Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title
Veterinary Technician (Gulf Shores)
Job Class Code
IC12 (A-C)
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Work for Auburn University—and Live at the Beach!
Auburn Veterinary Specialists – Gulf Shores seeks candidates for a Veterinary Technician position to perform various tasks related to the care and treatment of animal patients. This position assists in the monitoring and treatment of all patients admitted to the hospital.
Auburn Veterinary Specialists is the centerpiece of a 24,000-square-foot Auburn University Educational Complex in Gulf Shores, Alabama, providing specialty veterinary services and educational opportunities for students interested in internal medicine and surgery, and is a satellite of the Auburn University Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the College of Veterinary Medicine .
Explore the Auburn Veterinary Specialists – Gulf Shores site here !
Why should YOU work for Auburn Veterinary Specialists?
- Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
- Generous state retirement program with eligibility to receive monthly payments after 10 years of service.
- How about these numbers? 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, and 9 official paid holidays .
- Overnight and weekend shift differentials = more $$$ in your pocket.
- Veterinary care and food discounts for your pets.
- Uniform and continuing education allowances.
- Tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service.
- Opportunities for advancement.
This position will be responsible for providing support for dermatology, surgery, internal medicine, and patient care. The ideal candidate is flexible and enjoys working with multiple services. As a teaching institution, we excel at teaching advanced techniques, not only to vet students but our staff. This individual will help with endoscopies, ultrasounds, CTs, MRIs, anesthesia, surgery scrub, patient histories, client communication, filling medications, various diagnostic procedures as well as monitoring patients post-procedure. Scheduling can be flexible for the right individual.
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 and mechanical ventilation.
4. Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, as well as observes health status of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.
5. Assists with emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency service
6. May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks
Minimum Education and Experience
Education Level
Associate’s degree or higher
Field of Study
Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies an individual to obtain national certification.
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 will be assigned Levels I, II, or III . Salary range is determined by eligibility for Level I, II, or III .
Level II requires an Associate’s degree or higher in a technical or scientific field related to Veterinary Technology, 2 years of experience in Veterinary Technology or in the care and comfort of animals, and an active license as a Veterinary Technician, have met all requirements to become licensed, or have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam ( VTNE ).
Level III requires an Associate’s degree or higher in a technical or scientific field related to Veterinary Technology, 4 years of experience in Veterinary Technology or in the care and comfort of animals, and an active license as a Veterinary Technician, have met all requirements to become licensed, or have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam ( VTNE ).
Alternate Minimum Education and Experience (If available)
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, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Active license 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.
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Experience working in the care and comfort of animals or experience in a veterinary hospital environment is desired.
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$30,150 - $52,100
Job Category
Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:
Gulf Shores
State position is located:
Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
06/01/2022
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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.
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