Working/Functional Title

Large Animal Technician

Position Summary

Provide patient care for ill and injured animals in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This position will primarily be working in the Large Animal Clinic; instructs and demonstrates techniques to students; assists students veterinary technicians and veterinarians in their work; maintains supplies, equipment and cleanliness of hospital areas. Working hours are four 10-hour days on third shift.

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, 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

6-12 months as a veterinary technician in an educational setting; experience in Large Animal medicine.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Work Hours

Four 10-hour days on third shift, Tuesday through Friday, with rotating holidays.

Summary of Physical Demands

Assisting with lifting of animal patients and medical equipment; pushing carts containing animals and equipment to their units; climbing stairs carrying lab samples; restraining animals, preparing for medical procedures and treatments.

Summary of Health Risks

Caring for animals with potential TB and rabies risk; may wear a respirator.

Bidding eligibility ends on 5/28/2019 at 11:55 PM