Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Primary Care Technician / Veterinary Nurse I in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
Primary Care Technician
Position Summary
Provide patient care for ill and injured animals in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This position will primarily be working in the Small Animal Clinic, with a predominant amount of time in the Primary Care unit; instructs and demonstrates techniques to students; assists students, veterinary technicians and veterinarians in their work; maintains supplies, equipment and cleanliness of hospital areas.
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 a teaching hospital.
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
Lifting and carrying animals up to 50 pounds individually, or 150 pounds as a team.
Summary of Health Risks
TB risk or potential exposure to animal or specimens with Mycobacterium bovis.
Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.
Wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort).