Assistant/Tech/Specialist, Veterinary (Anesthesia)
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 20, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & 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
Position Information
Requisition Number
S1598P
Home Org Name
Clinical Sciences
Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title
Assistant/Tech/Specialist, Veterinary (Anesthesia)
Job Class Code
IC11 (A-C), IC12 (A-C), IC13 (A-C)
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Seeking candidates for Veterinary Assistant, Technician or Specialist.
This is a Monday thru Friday, position, however, hours will vary and after hours/weekend call is required. Cross training with the Large Animal Anesthesia and Small Animal Anesthesia services will also be required.
Essential Functions
Assists in the administration and monitoring of anesthesia and a variety of tasks in the care, observation and treatment of animals in a specialized large and small animal clinical service area. With oversight from a veterinary anesthesiologist, independently performs anesthesia and peri-operative pain management for veterinary species. Specifically: perform cursory physical examinations, calculate drug dosages, maintain anesthesia equipment, administer pre-anesthetic medications, induce anesthesia, perform endotracheal intubation, insure safe positioning of patients for surgery, monitor physiological parameters, properly document anesthetic events in medical record, recognize anesthetic complications and institute proper corrective actions, recover patients from anesthesia, and enter patient charges into practice management software application.
Responsibilities are conducted in a teaching hospital on clinical cases. Anesthetist is also responsible for overseeing and instructing professional students in the safe and effective application of veterinary anesthesia and pain management. Will be responsible for application of a wide variety of anesthetic agents and equipment. Manages anesthesia for moderate, complex and critical patients. Position has the potential to be physically (lifting, restraining, transporting animals) and mentally (rapid evaluation of physiologic parameters) demanding. Position involves on-call responsibilities on nights and weekends.
Minimum Education and Experience
Education Level
High school diploma or equivalent
Field of Study
Years of Experience
Varies based on position level
Area of Experience
Experience in the care and comfort of animals.
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Consideration for entry-level Veterinary Assistant requires:
High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in the care and comfort of animals is desired.
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 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.
Consideration for entry-level Veterinary Technician Specialist requires:
1. Associate’s degree or higher in a technical or scientific field related to area of assignment.
2. 3 years of experience in the performance of advanced/specialized veterinary technician duties or in Veterinary Technology.
3. Active license as a Veterinary Technician or to have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam ( VTNE ) and have met all requirements to become certified as a Veterinary Technician Specialist( VTS ).
Salary range is determined by eligibility for Level I, II, or III .
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
For Veterinary Technician and Specialist positions only : 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 with horses and knowledge of surgical instruments is desired. Also desired is experience in the care and comfort of animals, as well as detailed knowledge in the field; the ability to obtain needed information to select and adapt methods and procedures; and skill in using specialized techniques and equipment to resolve operational problems not fully covered by precedents.
Posting Detail Information
Salary Grade
29
Salary Range
$30,150 - $65,500
Job Category
Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
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Posting Date
04/20/2022
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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