Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S2375P

Home Org Name

Clinical Sciences

Division Name

College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title

Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Job Class Code

IC12 (A-C)

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Veterinary Technician that will perform various tasks related to the care and treatment of animal patients in a specialized anesthesia clinical service area. This position will have the opportunity to cross-train with the Large Animal Anesthesia and Small Animal Anesthesia Services, with a focus on Small Animal Anesthesia Services.

This is a Monday thru Friday, position, however, hours will vary and after-hours/weekend hours are required.

Learn more about VET MED and take a campus tour here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/

• Why should YOU work for VET MED ?
• Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
• Generous Transition Allowance to make your move easier.
• 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.

Need we say more? Probably not – but just in case:

About Auburn:
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Our Commitment:
Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit www.auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.

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 Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Level II requires all of the above plus 2 years of experience.
Level III requires all of the above with 4 years of experience.

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 .

Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

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.

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 veterinary anesthesia
• Knowledge and proficiency with small animal (dogs and cats) veterinary techniques including, but not limited, to restraint, catheter placement, venipuncture, intubation, anesthesia induction, anesthesia maintenance, and sterile technique.
• Knowledge of operating anesthesia machines

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$31,100 - $54,200

Job Category

Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

Hours generally vary between 7:30 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday on a rotating 4 day- 10 hour workweek schedule with after-hours and weekend on-call required.

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

01/25/2023

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/34665
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
   • LinkedIn
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   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
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   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
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   • State Employment Service
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   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
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   • Other
2. * Do you have an Associate's degree or higher from an American Veterinary Medical Association(AVMA) accredited veterinary technology program that qualifies you to obtain national certification or are you otherwise eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam(VTNE)?
   • Yes
   • No