Veterinary Technician 1, 2 Or 3- Community Practice And Dentistry

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Job Posting Title:

Veterinary Technician 1, 2 or 3- Community Practice and Dentistry

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM VetMed

• VTH

• Admin

• Nursing

• Dentistry (Jennifer Laborde Bridges (00003484))

Work Location:

1817 Veterinary Medicine

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

Job Description:

The Community Practice/Dentistry Technicians a role that serves 2 services.

Technicians are involved in support of the efficiency, teaching, patient care, and client experience for both services.

Technicians provide support for a variety of general and specialized procedures, utilizing skills for patient care as well as instruction. The technician will assist in facilitating appointments in Dentistry and Community Practice for preventative care and other problems with client pets, including vaccinations, annual physical exams, elective surgery, dental procedures, and oral surgery. The technician will contribute to patient assessment and handling, client communication, and provide support for a variety of general procedures and laboratory analysis of samples. Technicians provide support to the services and teaching mission of the hospital in collaboration with faculty and veterinary students.

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 1

35% Assist in facilitating Dentistry and Oral Surgery out-patient receiving, in-patient diagnostics and therapeutics. Assist students and clinicians with various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Assist in thorough dental cleaning (scaling and polishing), dental charting, digital dental radiography, venipuncture, other minor dentistry and oral surgery procedures, and obtaining specimens. Capable of setting up for and assisting in routine dentistry and oral surgery procedures including advanced oral procedures. This includes but is not limited to: submission of laboratory work, submission of anesthesia / digital intraoral imaging, sample submission, preparation and cleaning of necessary equipment and supplies. Facilitates the upload of patient images into electronic medical records.

35% Assist with physical exams and obtaining diagnostic/laboratory samples (including venipuncture). Assisting students with proper animal care and restraint aligning with low stress handling. Assist with client communications, including emails, phone calls, and medical records.

Assist with analyzing fecals, heartworm tests, urinalyses, and other diagnostics using in-house laboratory equipment. Assist with general anesthesia (including induction and maintenance of anesthesia) for surgical procedures.

Assist with proper handling of controlled substances, including proper disposal.

10% Assist with client communications, including emails, phone calls, and medical records (internal and external). This includes face to face and other methods of communication to gather facts, provide information and schedule appointments.

10% Order and maintain inventory for departments, including hospital food room. Clean and maintain instruments and equipment. Clean and sanitize exam rooms, surgery/procedure rooms, and treatment room area as needed.

10% Participate with blood bank and on-call, holiday, and emergency shifts in ICU. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology OR CVT or equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties

Preferred Qualifications:

certified veterinary technician, DVM, or equivalent

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 2

35% Organize and participate in Dentistry and Oral Surgery out-patient receiving, in-patient diagnostics and therapeutics. Participate with students and clinicians with various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Perform thorough dental cleaning (scaling and polishing), dental charting, digital dental radiography, venipuncture, and other minor dentistry and oral surgery procedures, and obtaining specimens. Set up for and participate in routine dentistry and oral surgery procedures including advanced oral procedures. This includes but is not limited to: submission of laboratory work, submission of anesthesia / digital intraoral imaging, sample submission, preparation and cleaning of necessary equipment and supplies. Facilitates the upload of patient images into electronic medical records.

35% Participate with physical exams and obtaining diagnostic/laboratory samples (including venipuncture). Perform proper animal care and restraint aligning with low stress handling. Analyze fecals, heartworm tests, urinalyses, and other diagnostics using in-house laboratory equipment.

Perform general anesthesia (including induction and maintenance of anesthesia) for surgical procedures. Follow policy and procedure of proper handling of controlled substances, including proper disposal.

10% Facilitate client communications, including emails, phone calls, and medical records (internal and external). This includes face to face and other methods of communication to gather facts, provide information and schedule appointments, client communication (internal and external).

10% Order and maintain inventory for departments, including hospital food room. Clean and maintain instruments and equipment. Clean and sanitize exam rooms, surgery/procedure rooms, and treatment room area as needed.

10% Participate with blood bank and on-call, holiday, and emergency shifts in ICU. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of applicable experience OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology with 2 years of applicable experience OR CVT or equivalent with 2 years of applicable experience OR 5 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties OR 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician 1 at LSU SVM

Preferred Qualifications:

certified veterinary technician, DVM, or equivalent

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 3

35% Perform, instruct and facilitate Dentistry and Oral Surgery out-patient receiving, in-patient diagnostics and therapeutics. Perform and instruct students and clinicians with various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Perform and give instruction for thorough dental cleaning (scaling and polishing), dental charting, digital dental radiography, venipuncture, and other minor dentistry and oral surgery procedures, and obtaining specimens. Set up for and participate in routine dentistry and oral surgery procedures including advanced oral procedures. This includes but is not limited to: submission of laboratory work, submission of anesthesia / digital intraoral imaging, sample submission, preparation and cleaning of necessary equipment and supplies. Facilitates the upload of patient images into electronic medical records.

35% Perform and teach physical exams and obtaining diagnostic/laboratory samples (including venipuncture).Teach proper animal care and restraint aligning with low stress handling. Perform and teach analyzing fecals, heartworm tests, urinalyses, and other diagnostics using in-house laboratory equipment.

Perform and teach general anesthesia (including induction and maintenance of anesthesia) for surgical procedures. Follow policy and procedure of proper handling of controlled substances, including proper disposal.

10% Facilitate and instruct client communications, including emails, phone calls, and medical records (internal and external). This includes face to face and other methods of communication to gather facts, provide information and schedule appointments, client communication (internal and external).

10% Order and maintain inventory for departments, including hospital food room. Clean and maintain instruments and equipment. Clean and sanitize exam rooms, surgery/procedure rooms, and treatment room area as needed.

10% Participate with blood bank and on-call, holiday, and emergency shifts in ICU. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of applicable experience OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology with 4 years experience OR Certification as a vet tech or equivalent with 4 years experience OR 7 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

certified veterinary technician, DVM, or equivalent

Special or Physical Qualifications (ALL LEVELS):

Per PS 18- This position is a part of the Emergency Response Personnel - these personnel are linked with the hospital during any emergency response event and are expected to report in and perform as outlined in the emergency response plan.

Due to the nature of this position and/or responsibilities, this position is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67*

Required to be capable of lifting more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach above and below the shoulder, vision (near sight), vision (far sight), kneel or sit on the floor, push/pulling, climbing, grasping, crawling bending, squatting, and/or twisting.

Compensation/Benefits: Competitive offer, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid CE, Paid holidays accrued up to 14 days per year, eligible for shift differential, participation in the PSLF program, accrue annual leave and sick leave based on position classification, tuition exemption, wellness and mentorship programs, and more.

We teach. We heal.

We discover. We protect. Join us at LSU Vet Med as we make a profound difference in global health!

Additional Job Description:

Associate Clinical Specialist 1 - Hourly

Special Instructions:

Please be sure to fully complete the experience section of the application, listing out job duties and average weekly hours worked. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check, physical and drug screening.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application, hourly ranges, or other details about the position, please contact Jennifer Bridges at jlabor7@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

May 17, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check

• An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

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HCM Contact Information:

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