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Michigan State University Licensed Vet Tech/Nurse - Cardiology / Veterinary Nurse I in East Lansing, Michigan
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Licensed Vet Tech/Nurse - Cardiology / Veterinary Nurse I
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Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade:10
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Veterinary Medicine
Department:Veterinary Teaching Hospital 10046906
Sub Area:CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Veterinary/Animal Care, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union
Working/Functional Title
Licensed Vet Tech/Nurse - Cardiology
Position Summary
Provides patient care for ill and injured animals referred to the Cardiology unit of the Veterinary Medical Center. This position works side by side with veterinarians and nurses in the Cardiology unit of the Small Animal Clinic; instructs, and demonstrates techniques to students, assists students and clinicians in their work, and maintains supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of hospital areas. We encourage applicants to apply who are veterinary technicians/nurses interested in learning about our state of the art cardiology procedures performed on our patients. Candidates must be licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Michigan or attainment of such certification within one year from date of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school in Veterinary Technology; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in extensive patient care, surgery, anesthesia, drug-dosing, and sterilization; experience in the use of spreadsheet and word processing software, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Michigan or attainment of such certification within one year from date of employment.
Desired Qualifications
Six months to one year as a veterinary technician in an educational setting
Experience in cardiology procedures, but not necessary
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
resume, cover letter.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL
Summary of Physical Demands
The veterinary technician will be lifting animal patients onto cages and medical equipment; carrying animals between cages and exam tables and gurneys; pushing carts containing animals and equipment to other units; climbing stairs carrying lab samples; restraining animals; preparing for medical procedures and treatments. Lift animals up to 50lbs individually and up to 150lbs as a team.
Summary of Health Risks
Working with animals or unfixed tissue. May wear respirator. Possible exposure to zoonotic diseases.
Bidding eligibility ends October 1, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.
Advertised: Sep 25, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time