Michigan State University Hiring for Vet Technician/Nurse – Anesthesia (FT) / Veterinary Nurse I at East Lansing Full Time

Job no: 962412
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

Vet Technician/Nurse – Anesthesia (FT2)

Position Summary

Provides patient care for ill and injured animals in the Small Animal Anesthesia Department of the Veterinary Medical Center. This position works in the Anesthesia Support Center which is a branch of the anesthesia department to provide the hospital and patients with supportive care. This position will be utilized for their technical abilities including but not limited to performing anesthesia, sedation, patient care, radiographs, venipuncture, IVC placement, and more. MSU’s Veterinary Medical Center provides extraordinary benefits to their employees, as well as opportunities to learn and grow within. Other working responsibilities include instructing and demonstrating techniques to students and assisting clinicians, while also maintaining supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of the anesthesia support center hospital areas.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

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. May require experience in a veterinary hospital research setting, 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

Experience as a veterinary technician in an educational setting. Experience in extensive patient care, emergency/critical care, surgery, anesthesia, drug-dosing, and sterile techniques. Experience in the use of electronic medical records software, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

Cover letter, Resume and Three (3) Professional References

Work Hours

This is a full time 2nd shift (7pm-7am) position, working three 12 hour consecutive WEEKEND days with overtime, if necessary. There is a shift differential for this position

Website

WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL

Summary of Physical Demands

The veterinary nurse 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

Potential exposure to animals or specimens with Mycobacterium

Work with animals or unfixed tissue

Wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)

Bidding eligibility ends July 2, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: Jun 26, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 2, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time