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Veterinary Care Technician 2 (RVT) - Equine Surgery - New Hire Sign On Bonus!

Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43215

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Columbus Campus

time type

Full time

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Posted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition id

R128706

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Job Title:

Veterinary Care Technician 2 (RVT) - Equine Surgery - New Hire Sign On Bonus!

Department:

Veterinary Medical Center | Equine

The Veterinary Medical Center at The Ohio State University is recruiting a Veterinary Care Technician (RVT) to work in its Equine Surgery service.

Work involves assisting

a veterinarian in technical procedures

and activities involving animal

care

within the

specialty area of Equine S

urgery

.

The s

uccessful candidate will

assist

team clinicians and care-giving colleagues with the reception,

evaluation, and treatment of all patients within the E

quine

Surgery unit. The successful candidate will o

rganize, direct

, and provid

e

helpful and collegial

assi

stance

to

clinicians, residents,

professional

students

and technical students during appointments as well as p

rovide support for lameness evaluations and sterile joint preparations. Job duties include j

ogging with horse in hand, a

ssisting

with general patient exams and restraint for procedures, a

ssisting with diagnostic services such as digital radiographs, ultrasound, and other advanced imaging modalities. This position also provides s

urgical

assistance

by

preparing patient

an

d equipment for surgery, p

lacing IV catheters and administering preoperative medications, s

etting

up

appropriate equipme

nt and instruments and cleaning and disinfect operating roo

ms, equipment, and related areas.

Other job duties include p

roviding technica

l support during procedures such as upper airway endoscopy, treadmill evaluations, and shockwave therapy, a

ssisting

with regenerative therapies and procedures

(PRP, ACP, IRAP, and Stem Cell), o

verseeing,

assisting

, and

instructing professional veterinary

and technical

st

udents in preparation of patients

and equipment for medical procedures and delivery of care, c

heck-in and discharge patients using proper protocols

and d

ocumentation in

ezyVet

charge entry, patient vitals and weight. Hiring Range -

$23.89 - $29.86 MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of accredited program within clinical discipline; advanced degree may be desirable

Requires clinical license or certification. Registered Veterinary Technician through The Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board. Must pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred. Additional Information:

Standing for

long periods

of time

Jogging for

long periods

of time

Pushing/pulling/lifting

up

to 75 pounds

Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases

Exposure to needle sticks

Hazardous chemicals, and/or

bio hazard

waste

Location:

Veterinary Medical Center (0299)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.