Veterinary Technician (Small Animal Surgery Floor)

Purdue University West Lafayette , IN 47996

Posted 2 months ago

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Posted 12/1/2020*: At this time, this position is actively recruiting and accepting applications.

The Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic credentialed veterinary technician for our Small Animal Surgery Team. This position will work closely with our soft tissue surgeons and serve as the communication touchpoint for clients, referring veterinarians, and the specialty departments within the hospital. Get ready to put your communication and organizational skills on display! Typical shifts may also involve assisting with patient prep, OR circulating, and anesthesia monitoring. The Small Animal Surgery team works Monday-Friday with rotating on-call responsibilities for nights, weekends, and holidays.

All veterinary technicians in the Teaching Hospital have the opportunity to continually learn new skills and techniques. This knowledge leads to teaching those skills to veterinary and veterinary technician students. We are looking for someone with a solid base knowledge of surgical nursing technique, anesthesia, and post-operative patient care.

Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a beautiful campus that supports both a College of Veterinary Medicine as well as an Associate and Bachelor degree program in Veterinary Nursing. All technicians in the teaching hospital teach and mentor students throughout the year. As a university employee, technicians are afforded a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.

This posting may be filled at multiple levels (S3 or S4). The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

S3 requirements:

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology

S4 requirements:

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology program
Two years of experience as a credentialed veterinary technician

Required:

Candidates must be registered as veterinary technician in Indiana no later than twelve (12) months after hire date
Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Hospital Information Systems)
Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations
Good oral/written communication skills; ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary hospital environment
Ability to lift and carry 25-50 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally

Additional Information:

The Small Animal Surgery team works Monday-Friday with rotating on-call responsibilities for nights, weekends, and holidays.
This was formerly classified as an operational/technical position; an internal lateral transfer will retain same benefit standing
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
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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