Clinical Skills Veterinary Technician

The Clinical Skills Veterinary Technician will be working within the scope and guidelines of SACS and AVMA accrediting bodies as well as OSHA and USDA . This technician will work closely with students and designated faculty and will assist in the supervision of lab and clinical activities for assigned courses and educational activities under the direction of the designated faculty. Preparation of these laboratories might include organization of resources including: faculty, animals, student groups, equipment for laboratory, and consumables for laboratories.

The Clinical Skills Veterinary Technician will be required to aid in set up labs, and properly clean, inventory and replace equipment.

• A.S., A.A.S., or B.S. in Veterinary Technology;
• in good professional standing.

• Minimum of two years clinical experience in various settings;
• minimum of one year being an instructor in an associate degree level veterinary technology program or veterinary medical college.
• current state license in the required discipline;

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large;
• promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;
• participate on university committees;
• assist the designated Faculty to provide clinical and lab experiences for students in an efficient, professional, and authoritative manner;
• assist in the education of the student under the direction of designated faculty while the student learns the veterinary medical clinical skills process as he/she acquires the knowledge, understanding, and the entry-level skills required of veterinarians;
• maintain records and evaluations of the students for the activities during the clinical experiences;
• ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical student activities,
• oversee medical records of animals that are used in teaching, comply with all IACUC guidelines,
• completion of required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University; and
• other duties as assigned.

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee.

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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