Veterinary Technician - Inpatient; IMC​/ICU​/ER - Day Shift

Veterinary Technician - Inpatient (IMC/ICU/ER - Day Shift)

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Requisition Number: S4969P
Home Org Name:
Clinical Sciences Division
College of Veterinary Medicine:
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Job Class Code: IC23 (A-C) Appointment Status:
Full-time, Part-time, FTE, Limited Term
No Limited Term Length

Job Summary
Are you ready for a fresh start? Love the thrill of emergency medicine, but prefer the daylight hours? Find satisfaction in caring for veterinary patients when they need you most. Look no further – we have the job for you! Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Inpatient Veterinary Technician to work in the Intermediate Care (IMC), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Room (ER) section of our Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital.

The individual will work directly with board‑certified emergency and critical care veterinarians and rotating intern doctors to help facilitate quality care and patient flow through the IMC, ICU, and ER.

• Administers treatments and monitors patients admitted in IMC or ICU, observes and records vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, food/water intake of animals, collects and labels specimens, performs treatments, and administers medications as prescribed by primary veterinarian.
• Performs, instructs, and demonstrates advanced veterinary care techniques and procedures related to emergency and critical care medicine.
• Assists veterinarians in the care of patients requiring advanced procedures and life‑saving techniques including CPR, mechanical ventilation, and dialysis.
• Inspect facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, as well as observe health status of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.
• Performs emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency service.
• May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks.
• Provides care for patients after hours, on weekends, and holidays.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Life‑Changing Impact:
  Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:
  We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:
  Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:
  The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone:
  Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Associate’s degree or vocational certificate in animal science or related field.

Associate’s degree or vocational certificate in animal science or related field plus 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Associate’s degree or vocational certificate in animal science or related field plus 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Degrees can be used in lieu of experience.

Minimum Technology

Skills:

Knowledge of processes, methods and procedures associated with a limited range of engineering or scientific problems.

Active license with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician, or have met all requirements to become licensed in the State of Alabama. Licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.

Desired Qualifications are listed in the posting details below.

Salary Range: $37,910 - $66,050
Job Category:
Other
Working Hours (if Non‑Traditional):
This is a rotating day shift position:
Mon – Thurs 7am – 5pm;
Fri – Sun 7am – 8pm.…