Senior Veterinary Technician - Ancillary Services/Anesthesia

All required qualifications must be listed on application materials

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an Animal Health Technician or equivalent program, certified as MVMA/MAVT technician.
• One year of veterinary technician experience.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Preferred Qualifications/ Selection Criteria

• Problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of veterinary medicine terminology
• Willingness to be flexible to take care of patient needs
• Knowledge of proper restraint and handling of large and small animals
• Certified technician with licensure recognized in Minnesota
• Two years of veterinary technician experience preferred
• Proficiency with PC and software programs

Under the direction of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, contributes to the health and well being of patients by delivering outstanding, high quality veterinary care/services that meet the standards of the MVMA and MAVT as well as VMC standards and protocols. Competently assists Clinicians and other medical staff members with veterinary medical procedures which may include (but is not limited to) anesthesiology, radiography, surgery, IV treatments, animal restraint and handling, within assigned service area .as well as across functions as needed. Performs at a higher level in terms of complexity of cases with little or no supervision.

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of a DVM, anesthetize, monitor, and treat anesthesia patients: canine, feline, equine, bovine, caprine, ovine, and other exotic species.
• Under the direction of a DVM, prepares patients for a variety of veterinary medical procedures including preparation for sedation/anesthesia, ultrasound, venipunctures, radiology, and administration of medications and treatments, etc.
• Provide excellent service to DVM’s and medical team that support quality patient care.
• Facilitate open communication and teamwork among clinical care team members (DVM’s students, veterinary technicians, etc.) in support of positive patient outcomes and excellent patient care.
• Must be able to restrain and handle animals and/or assist with animal restraint and handling.
• With oversight by a DVM, Anesthetize, monitor, and treat anesthesia patients canine, feline, equine, bovine, caprine, ovine, and other exotic species.
• With oversight by a DVM performs diagnostic and monitoring procedures associated with small and large animals at a competent level.
• Responsible for quality control of diagnostic/medical equipment and notification of appropriate repair personnel when equipment is malfunctioning.
• Understands, is proficient in, and can teach proper use of diagnostic/medical equipment used in area of service.
• Delivers outstanding customer service including (for example) greeting and receiving patients and clients in a professional, caring and courteous manner, answering phone calls promptly, responding to clients, co-workers, and medical staff needs and requests, redirecting calls, etc.
• Answers questions and explains or demonstrates procedures and equipment for clients, residents, interns, senior veterinary students, and technician students; assists with teaching labs.
• Performs record-keeping tasks related to medical procedures, including recording of: procedures completed, supplies used, patient status, client communications, census information, etc.
• Maintains service area schedule.
• Responsible to ensure that all services and supplies are charged for according to hospital fee schedule.
• Must have the ability to work in a clinical setting.
• Ability to take On Call
• Must adhere to VMC safety and infection control policies and procedures.

Other Functions

• Assists in other areas of the hospital.
• Maintains a clean environment in hospital area and ensures that these areas are adequately ordered, stocked and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Attends daily rounds.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Clinician, or Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills (is courteous, respectful, trustworthy, keeps commitments. has a strong work ethic).

Effectively uses time management tools, is highly adaptable, and works with integrity.

Must posses a teaching and service orientation as well as a positive attitude.

Uses resources wisely and is available and approachable to his/her team and others.

Understands and works within clinical scope of position.

Communicates (speaks/listens/responds) in a positive and timely manner to staff, coworkers and supervisor.

Looks for and supports quality improvement, supports the mission and values of the VMC and displays organizational citizenship behavior.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This will be determined on a case by case basis in conjunction with Disability Services.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:

Stand, walk, sit, push, pull

Use hands to finger, hold, handle or feel animals or objects, tools or controls

Reach with hands and arms

Restrain animals with both hands and arms

Climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Talk or hear, taste or smell

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance

Occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds with assistance

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

This work is generally performed at The University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, and at the Veterinary Medical Center.

This work environment may include exposure to noise, bright/low lighting, temperature variations, animal bodily fluids and waste, and allergens such as mold, dust, hay and animal hair and dander.

Work Schedule

9am - 5:30pm, Mon - Fri

Supervision

Immediate supervisor – Supervisor; Clinical Manager

Work direction given by – Supervisor; Clinician, Clinical Manager, Director

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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