Baker College Hiring for Lab Assistant -Surgical Technology – Cadillac, MI at 9600 E. 13th St, Cadillac, Michigan 49601 Full Time

Job DescriptionThe responsibility of the Lab Assistant is to Assist the Program Director with student clinical training. Provides specific program expertise. Handles duties specific to the program’s affiliated sites.  A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:  Assists students during lab time on campus including Microscopy, clinical laboratory procedures, tissue and blood sample collection, anesthesia monitoring, and animal restraintContinuous ImprovementParticipate in veterinary team training for program support staff Perform housekeeping and other standard procedures common in a veterinary clinical setting, including medical records and maintenance of program specific equipment Assist Program Director with student files, surveys and schedulesPresenting classroom instruction if needed in case of emergencyDemonstration of proper techniques associated with veterinary technology including restraint, venipuncture, surgical assist, nomenclature, anesthesia, hematology, diagnostic techniques, radiography, dental prophylaxis, and other duties associated with veterinary technology LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

 

 Fear Free Level I Certification preferred 

 

The full position description is available for your review online –Lab Assistant – Veterinary TechnologyThe President of Baker College invites dynamic, thoughtful, and innovative faculty to join the Baker College team.  The new President’s vision is ambitious, forward-thinking, and dedicated to a Student-First philosophy.   Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online.  Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution—it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority.  Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go~     Further Together!Please visit Baker College Careers Page for more information.DIVERSITY STATEMENT:Our College strives to be exemplars in the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion by working in communion with multiple levels of professional representation throughout our college system. We are committed to our initiatives to fully understand how we can advance our levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion and create a culture that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.Baker College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.Please visit our DEI Page to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Baker College. Location(s)9600 E. 13th St, Cadillac, Michigan 49601 RequirementsMINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Applied Science – Veterinary Technology with LVT credential requiredExperience with large animals preferredTwo years’ clinical experience requiredFamiliarity with competency and essential skills requirements of accrediting body (CVTEA) Familiarity with running in-house chemistry and hematology machinesMust be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite and Google AppsMust be knowledgeable in Avimark veterinary softwareMust have the ability to demonstrate and perform proper techniques associated with veterinary technology including restraint, venipuncture, surgical assist, nomenclature, anesthesia, hematology, diagnostic techniques, radiography, dental prophylaxis, and all other duties associated with veterinary technology