Michigan State University Hiring for Veterinary Technician / Nurse Anesthesia / Veterinary Nurse I at East Lansing Full Time

Job no: 962407
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: Health Care Professional, Health Care Support, Veterinary/Animal Care, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union
Working/Functional Title

Veterinary Technician / Nurse Anesthesia

Position Summary

Provides patient care for ill and injured animals in the Large Animal Anesthesia Department of the Veterinary Medical Center. The Large Animal Anesthesia Department work’s with a variety of large animal species including equine, porcine, caprine, ovine and more. This position will utilize LVTs or LVN’s for their technical abilities and knowledge acquired through school. Some job responsibilities include techniques related to performing anesthesia (IVC placement, Intubation, Monitoring, Medication Injection, and Recovery). Along with pre & post operative patient care on a variety of species while instructing and demonstrating these techniques to students. MSU’s Veterinary Medical Center provides extraordinary benefits to their employees, as well as opportunities to learn and grow within. This position will also maintain supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of the large animal anesthesia office and prep 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, and drug- dosing, and sterilization; experience in the use of spreadsheet and word processing software. 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 Electronic Medical Records software, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

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 (4pm-2am) position, working four 10 hour consecutive 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 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

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