Veterinary Technician I - Small Animal I

Overview

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. Since 1985, we have offered high quality medical care, consultation, referral, and emergency veterinary services for the care of dogs, cats and exotic pets. The hospital also serves as the primary clinical training environment for the veterinary students, interns, and residents.

This position qualifies for a $2,000 sign on bonus following successful completion of 6 months of employment for newly hired employees.
What You'll Do

Under the direct guidance of a senior veterinary technician or veterinarian the Inpatient Medicine Veterinary Technician I is responsible for providing high quality nursing care and performing basic technical skills and procedures on a variety of patients. As part of our highly competitive benefits package, we offer a liberal continuing education allowance and tuition reimbursement program to all technicians employed in Foster Hospital for Small Animals in order to promote personal and professional growth. The Inpatient Medicine Veterinary Technician is considered an essential employee within the hospital and the schedule may include providing University and calendar holiday coverage on a rotating basis.

Patient Care - Provide high quality patient care including the following:
Monitor, manage and implement treatment plans as ordered by clinicians to insure prompt delivery of high-quality care to inpatient, acute care, exotic and isolation cases.
Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital to coordinate and prioritize patient care in a high-volume environment.
Identify and communicate changes in patient condition to members of the patient care team.
Complete diagnostic testing as ordered by clinicians including bench-top lab tests.
Maintenance - Clinical maintenance includes:
Maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Handle control substances according to written SOP's as required.
Clean and maintain clinical areas including treatment and patient housing areas
Facilitate the maintenance of clinical equipment by identifying malfunctioning equipment and scheduling service.
Teaching - Teaching responsibilities include:
Instruct veterinary students and student technicians in all technical aspects of patient care.
Research - Assist in studies and projects as needed including treating research/laboratory animals
Miscellaneous - Other duties as assigned by supervisor and assistant supervisor including:
Provide coverage for other sections of the hospital as needed.
Participate in service and hospital wide initiatives as required.
Complete at least 6 hours of RACE approved CE annually.
The schedule for this position will be: Overnight,... For full info follow application link.

An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer. Equal Opportunity Employer minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.