Large Animal Ambulatory Veterinary Technician

Employment Details

Employment Status: Full time (29‑40 Hrs)

Type of Employment: Staff

# of openings: 1

Location: ASU‑Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Closing: 2/9/26

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A‑State participates in E‑Verify.

The Large Animal Ambulatory Veterinary Technician serves as support staff for the College of Veterinary Medicine Large Animal Ambulatory Service through effective clinical, communication, and managerial assistance. This position performs a wide variety of clinical and managerial duties for the Large Animal Ambulatory Service.

• Provide clinical assistance and managerial duties supporting the Large Animal Ambulatory Service team
• Organize and maintain the schedule for the Large Animal Ambulatory Service
• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the Large Animal Ambulatory Service, including but not limited to assisting the Large Animal Ambulatory veterinary personnel in equine and livestock medical, surgical, and/or herd health procedures
• Provide exemplary customer service skills while working with students, parents, staff, faculty, ambulatory service clientele, local non‑University affiliated veterinarians, and/or University affiliated veterinarians/veterinary specialists via phone, email, in person and confidentially documenting/responding to inquiries through e‑mail, phone, and in person
• Manage inventory and order supplies for the ambulatory service and ambulatory vehicles to ensure a productive and efficient ambulatory service
• Manage financial records of ambulatory services performed to report to the College of Veterinary Medicine
• Maintain various computerized and paper files, records, and logs, and retrieve information as needed for reference or to compile reports
• Maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders inside and outside the A‑State College of Veterinary Medicine
• Assist in veterinary student training as needed
• Drive the ambulatory truck
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be able to work with but not limited to horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and/or pigs
• Knowledge of common safety and restraint protocols for handling horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and/or pigs
• Must be able to obtain a certification from the Arkansas Board of Animal Health
• Knowledge in proper aseptic technique
• Must be able to drive a vehicle in the state of Arkansas
• Must become proficient in medical reporting software
• Effective communication (both oral and written) and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Ability to multi‑task
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 and Office Suites software

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Regular and reliable attendance. Starting and ending hours may change seasonally.

Please note:

all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date.

Registered/Licensed veterinary technician (RVT) with focus in large animals (either horses and/or livestock)

OR

2 years experience as large animal herd manager or veterinary assistant

Preferred

Qualification:

RVT plus at least two years experience.

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