Small/Large Animal Veterinary Technologist Job at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

  • Purdue University
  • West Lafayette, IN

Job Description

Job SummaryThe Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is hiring for our Small/Large Animal Versa team. As a Versa, you will have the opportunity work with all of Purdue’s specialty departments in both the small animal and large animal hospitals including Anesthesia and Surgery, Primary Care, Emergency/Critical Care, Large Animal Surgery and ICU, and Small Animal Internal Medicine. Versa Veterinary Technicians are assigned to the area in the hospital of greatest need and through this opportunity will utilize all of their skills and knowledge. In addition, Versa technicians rotate through Shelter Medicine providing anesthesia and recovery support for spays and neuters to shelter animals in the surrounding area.What You’ll Be Doing:Lead (S4) Veterinary Technicians provide technical assistance to clinicians, interns, residents, students, and other veterinary technicians in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. They are required to provide various types of clinical services while providing quality patient care. These individuals will be asked to provide demonstration and assistance of both basic and advanced medical procedures to veterinary and veterinary technician students as well as provide information on physiology and disease processes to students and S3 veterinary technicians. Veterinary Technicians will monitor hospital inventory and supplies and order when necessary. Assignment to other areas of the hospital in need may be required, as well as holiday rotation and possible participation in on-call coverage. Those in this role are expected to provide medical leadership on the hospital floor through employee flow management, high-level patient care, and emergency situation decision-making.About Us:The Purdue Veterinary Hospital highly values credentialed veterinary technicians for the exceptional skills and knowledge they bring to our hospital, benefiting our students and patients alike. Located in the picturesque town of West Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue University boasts a stunning campus that houses both a renowned College of Veterinary Medicine and comprehensive Associate and Bachelor degree programs in Veterinary Technology. Our veterinary technicians play a crucial role in teaching and mentoring students throughout the year, shaping the future of veterinary care. As a member of our university staff, you'll enjoy a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. Join us and be part of a community dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine and education!What We're Looking For:Education and Experience:Required:AAS in Veterinary Technology from AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology ProgramSkills Needed:Must become RVT in Indiana within 12 months of hire.Able to listen to and follow both verbal and written directions.Must possess good oral and written communication skills with the ability to read and write in English.Must possess a knowledge level enough to explain and demonstrate both routine and advanced veterinary medical concepts and procedures.Preferred: 2 years in a University Veterinary Teaching Hospital or Veterinary Specialty Hospital as a credentialed veterinary technician or 10 years in a veterinary General PracticeAdditional Information:Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this positionFLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting PeriodBenefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation daysCareer StreamAdministrative and Operational Support 4Pay Band S055Job Code #20003410Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: EOEPurdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

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