Specialist I/II/III, Vet Tech (Anesthesia) Job Opening
Specialist I/II/III, Vet Tech (Anesthesia)
Auburn University
• Auburn, Alabama
$31,300.00 - $65,500.00
a year
Category: Veterinary Technician
**This is a Monday thru Friday, position, however, hours will vary and after hours/weekend call is required. Cross training with the Large Animal Anesthesia and Small Animal Anesthesia services will also be required.**
Assists in the administration and monitoring of anesthesia and a variety of tasks in the care, observation and treatment of animals in a specialized large and small animal clinical service area. With oversight from a veterinary anesthesiologist, independently performs anesthesia and peri-operative pain management for veterinary species. Specifically: perform cursory physical examinations, calculate drug dosages, maintain anesthesia equipment, administer pre-anesthetic medications, induce anesthesia, perform endotracheal intubation, insure safe positioning of patients for surgery, monitor physiological parameters, properly document anesthetic events in medical record, recognize anesthetic complications and institute proper corrective actions, recover patients from anesthesia, and enter patient charges into practice management software application. Responsibilities are conducted in a teaching hospital on clinical cases. Anesthetist is also responsible for overseeing and instructing professional students in the safe and effective application of veterinary anesthesia and pain management. Will be responsible for application of a wide variety of anesthetic agents and equipment. Manages anesthesia for moderate, complex and critical patients. Position has the potential to be physically (lifting, restraining, transporting animals) and mentally (rapid evaluation of physiologic parameters) demanding. Position involves on-call responsibilities on nights and weekends.
Assists in the administration and monitoring of anesthesia and a variety of tasks in the care, observation and treatment of animals in a specialized large and small animal clinical service area. With oversight from a veterinary anesthesiologist, independently performs anesthesia and peri-operative pain management for veterinary species. Specifically: perform cursory physical examinations, calculate drug dosages, maintain anesthesia equipment, administer pre-anesthetic medications, induce anesthesia, perform endotracheal intubation, insure safe positioning of patients for surgery, monitor physiological parameters, properly document anesthetic events in medical record, recognize anesthetic complications and institute proper corrective actions, recover patients from anesthesia, and enter patient charges into practice management software application. Responsibilities are conducted in a teaching hospital on clinical cases. Anesthetist is also responsible for overseeing and instructing professional students in the safe and effective application of veterinary anesthesia and pain management. Will be responsible for application of a wide variety of anesthetic agents and equipment. Manages anesthesia for moderate, complex and critical patients. Position has the potential to be physically (lifting, restraining, transporting animals) and mentally (rapid evaluation of physiologic parameters) demanding. Position involves on-call responsibilities on nights and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
Entry into applicant pool requires an Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies an individual to obtain national certification; three (3) years of experience in the performance of advanced/specialized veterinary technician duties or in veterinary technology; and an active license with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician or to have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and have met all requirements to become certified as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS). The salary range for Level I is $31,300 - $52,100.
Level II requires an Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies an individual to obtain national certification; four (4) years of experience in the performance of advanced/specialized veterinary technician duties or in veterinary technology; and certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS). The salary range for Level II is $35,000 - $58,400.
Level III requires an Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies an individual to obtain national certification; six (6) years of experience in the performance of advanced/specialized veterinary technician duties or in veterinary technology; and certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS). The salary range for Level III is $39,300 - $65,500.
Must have detailed knowledge of established veterinary processes, methods, and techniques, as well as the ability to obtain needed information to select and adapt methods and procedures.
Please utilize the attachment feature of our online employment site and attach a resume.
A commitment to an inclusive and diverse campus environment.
Level II requires an Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies an individual to obtain national certification; four (4) years of experience in the performance of advanced/specialized veterinary technician duties or in veterinary technology; and certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS). The salary range for Level II is $35,000 - $58,400.
Level III requires an Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Veterinary Technology or a related field that qualifies an individual to obtain national certification; six (6) years of experience in the performance of advanced/specialized veterinary technician duties or in veterinary technology; and certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS). The salary range for Level III is $39,300 - $65,500.
Must have detailed knowledge of established veterinary processes, methods, and techniques, as well as the ability to obtain needed information to select and adapt methods and procedures.
Please utilize the attachment feature of our online employment site and attach a resume.
A commitment to an inclusive and diverse campus environment.
Desired Qualifications
An Alabama Vet Tech license is desired. Experience working with horses and knowledge of surgical instruments is also desired. Employer will consider advanced degrees and/or relevant work experience for placement in levels II/III. Also desired is experience in the care and comfort of animals, as well as detailed knowledge in the field; the ability to obtain needed information to select and adapt methods and procedures; and skill in using specialized techniques and equipment to resolve operational problems not full covered by precedents.
Posting Date
01-11-2019
Close Date
Job Class Code
IC13A-C
Job Category
Technical