Lead Veterinary Technician - Physical Rehabilitation

Req Id: 32921

Job Title: Lead Veterinary Technician - Physical Rehabilitation

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Purdue University Veterinary Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic credentialed veterinary technician to add to our Physical Rehabilitation team! Working for the physical rehabilitation department, veterinary nurses have the opportunity to help patients get back to their physical health after surgical procedures. We work with a wide variety of patients including post-surgical, geriatric and the critically ill. Opportunity also exists to work with horses, livestock and exotics if desired. As a veterinary nurse for this department, we help to create tailored treatment plans with the physical rehabilitation veterinarian, that include therapeutic modalities and manual therapies to treat each individual patient's needs.

This position will be filled within Physical Rehabilitation as a Senior Veterinary Technician or as a Lead Veterinary Technician. The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• Senior Veterinary Technician:

• Required:

• AAS in Veterinary Technology from AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program.

• Must become RVT in Indiana within 12 months of hire.

• Able to listen to and follow both verbal and written directions.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to read and write in English.

• Must possess knowledge level enough to explain and demonstrate routine veterinary medical concepts and procedures to aid in instruction of veterinary students, and veterinary technology students.

• Must complete Purdue Veterinary Technician Basic Skills List prior to promotion to Lead Veterinary Technician.

• Preferred:

• 1 year working in a veterinary hospital is ideal, specialty practice experience helpful.

• Lead Veterinary Technician:

• Required:

• AAS in Veterinary Technology from AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program.

• Two years in a University Veterinary Teaching Hospital or Veterinary Specialty Hospital as a credentialed veterinary technician. May consider 10 years in a veterinary General Practice.

• Must become RVT in Indiana within 12 months of hire.

• Able to listen to and follow both verbal and written directions.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to read and write in English.

• Must possess knowledge level enough to explain and demonstrate routine veterinary medical concepts and procedures to aid in instruction of veterinary students, and veterinary technology students.

Additional Information:

• Due to this being a full-time, benefits eligible position, full-time undergraduate students are not eligible for this role. For student employment opportunities, CLICK HERE

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

• A background check will be required for employment in this position

• This was formerly classified as an operational/technical position; an internal lateral transfer will retain same benefit standing

• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)

• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

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Posting Start Date: 8/19/24