Veterinary Assistant​/Technician​/Specialist - Prim. Care

Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist - Prim. Care

Join to apply for the Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist - Prim. Care role at Oklahoma State University

Campus: OSU‑Stillwater

Contact Name & Email:
Nancy Allen, nancy.allen

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Appointment Length:
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range: $16.00 - $35.00 hourly

Priority Application Date:
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

Instruct and assist year-four professional veterinary students. Maintain equipment and supplies inventory in clinical areas. Provide high quality veterinary technical assistance in the small animal primary care unit of the VTH including possible assistance in small animal medicine and surgery, small animal ICU, ophthalmology, internal medicine, etc.

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Two years related experience; or Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program with two years related experience; or Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related area; or DVM degree or equivalent.
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
  Experience in restraint of small, administering injections, and placement of IV (peripheral, central, and urinary) catheters is essential. Must have knowledge of equipment used within VTH including, but not limited to: personal computer, telephone, copy machine, laser, video endoscope, diagnostic lab equipment, camera/video camera, electrodiagnostic equipment, etc. Must be physically capable of lifting animals weighing 50 pounds or greater onto exam tables and into elevated cages.

• Associate's Veterinary Technology
• Five years experience as a Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA or credentials in a specialty that VTH defines as meriting recognition. Ability to perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS).

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Oklahoma State University by 2x