Veterinary Technician - Equine

Overview

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks an Internal Medicine Equine Technician that will assist in diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions in horses. As a Veterinary Technician in our Equine Internal Medicine Service, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to horses with a variety of internal medical conditions. You will work closely with our board-certified specialists and veterinary students to ensure that each patient receives the best possible treatment.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the foreground of equine medicine, working in a state-of-the-art facility.

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility is required as schedule may involve working beyond 5:00 p.m., some weekends, and/or holidays.

The Equine Internal Medicine service specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of horses with a variety of clinical conditions. The service provides diagnostic evaluations, hospitalization, and intensive care management of horses needing 24-hour therapy, diagnosis and treatment of emergency conditions, and routine preventative health care. The aim of the equine internal medicine service is to provide the horses with outstanding care and to provide their owners with compassionate, exceptional service.

The equine internal medicine service utilizes a variety of state-of-the-art equipment for advanced diagnostics in equine patients.

Learn more about the Equine Internal Medicine Service & meet the team here!

This position involves direct contact with animals susceptible to rabies. Employees in this role must complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL) as recommended by CDC guidelines.

Auburn University will cover the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and any necessary boosters.

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Working directly within the Equine Internal Medicine Service, the hired individual will be responsible for:

• Patient Care:
  Assist with the examination, treatment, and monitoring of equine patients, including handling and restraining horses safely and effectively.
• Diagnostic Procedures:
  Perform and assist with diagnostic procedures such as sample collection, ultrasound, endoscopy, and radiography.
• Treatment Administration:
  Administer medications, IV fluids, vaccinations, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Monitoring:
  Continuously monitor patients’ vital signs, responses to treatment, and overall progress, providing updates to veterinarians and adjusting care as needed.
• Client Communication:
  Communicate effectively with horse owners regarding their horses’ conditions, treatment plans, and care instructions.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, including patient histories, treatment plans, and billing charges.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with veterinary students, interns, and other staff to provide comprehensive care and support for educational activities.
• Facility Maintenance:
  Ensure the cleanliness and proper maintenance of medical equipment, treatment areas, and general hospital facilities.

Level II:

• Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in Veterinary Technology or in the care and comfort of animals.

Level III:

• Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or a related field.
• 4 years of experience in Veterinary Technology or in the care and comfort of animals.

Minimum Licence and

Certifications:

• 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.

Substitutions Allowed for

Experience:

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.

Desired

Qualifications:

Prior equine experience or familiarity with horse…