Auburn University
Veterinary Technician - Inpatient (IMC/ICU/ER - Day Shift)
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831
Veterinary Technician - Inpatient (IMC/ICU/ER - Day Shift)
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Veterinary Technician - Inpatient (IMC/ICU/ER - Day Shift)
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Position Information: Requisition Number S4969P. Home Org Name: Clinical Sciences Division, College of Veterinary Medicine. Appointment Status: Full-time. Job Summary: Are you ready for a fresh start? Love the thrill of emergency medicine but prefer daylight hours? Find satisfaction in caring for veterinary patients when they need you most. Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for an Inpatient Vet Technician to work in the Intermediate Care (IMC), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Room (ER) at the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The individual will work directly with board‑certified emergency and critical care veterinarians and rotating intern doctors to facilitate quality care and patient flow through the IMC, ICU, and ER.
Essential Functions
Administers treatments and monitors patients admitted in IMC or ICU, observes and records vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, food/water intake of animals, collects and labels specimens, performs treatments, and administers medications as prescribed by the primary veterinarian.
Performs, instructs, and demonstrates advanced veterinary care techniques and procedures related to emergency and critical care medicine.
Assists veterinarians in the care of patients requiring advanced procedures and life‑saving techniques including CPR, mechanical ventilation, and dialysis.
Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, and observes health status of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.
Performs emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency service.
May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks.
Will provide care for patients after hours, on weekends, and holidays.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Why Work at Auburn?
Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweett Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Minimum Qualifications
Level I: Associate’s degree or vocational certificate in animal science or related field.
Level II: Associate’s degree or vocational certificate in animal science or related field plus 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.
Level III: Associate’s degree or vocational certificate in animal science or related field plus 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.
Substitution allowed for experience: Graduate degrees can be used in lieu of experience.
Minimum Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of processes, methods and procedures associated with a limited range of engineering or scientific problems.
Minimum Technology Skills: (none specified).
License and Certifications: Active license with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician, or meet all requirements to become licensed in the State of Alabama. Licensure must be obtained within six months of hiring.
Desired Qualifications Posting Details: Salary Range $37,910–$66,050. Job Category Other. Working Hours: Mon–Thu 7am–5pm; Fri–Sun 7am–8pm. Rotating holiday coverage and scheduling flexibility required. City: Auburn. State: Alabama. Physical demands: Lift up to 50 lbs. Contact with rabies‑susceptible animals: Complete rabies pre‑exposure vaccination series and maintain adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL) as per CDC guidelines; Auburn will cover the cost.
Equal Opportunity Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit our website to learn more.
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Veterinary Technician - Inpatient (IMC/ICU/ER - Day Shift)
role at
Auburn University
Position Information: Requisition Number S4969P. Home Org Name: Clinical Sciences Division, College of Veterinary Medicine. Appointment Status: Full-time. Job Summary: Are you ready for a fresh start? Love the thrill of emergency medicine but prefer daylight hours? Find satisfaction in caring for veterinary patients when they need you most. Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for an Inpatient Vet Technician to work in the Intermediate Care (IMC), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Room (ER) at the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The individual will work directly with board‑certified emergency and critical care veterinarians and rotating intern doctors to facilitate quality care and patient flow through the IMC, ICU, and ER.
Essential Functions
Administers treatments and monitors patients admitted in IMC or ICU, observes and records vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, food/water intake of animals, collects and labels specimens, performs treatments, and administers medications as prescribed by the primary veterinarian.
Performs, instructs, and demonstrates advanced veterinary care techniques and procedures related to emergency and critical care medicine.
Assists veterinarians in the care of patients requiring advanced procedures and life‑saving techniques including CPR, mechanical ventilation, and dialysis.
Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, and observes health status of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.
Performs emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency service.
May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks.
Will provide care for patients after hours, on weekends, and holidays.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Why Work at Auburn?
Life‑Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweett Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Minimum Qualifications
Level I: Associate’s degree or vocational certificate in animal science or related field.
Level II: Associate’s degree or vocational certificate in animal science or related field plus 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.
Level III: Associate’s degree or vocational certificate in animal science or related field plus 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.
Substitution allowed for experience: Graduate degrees can be used in lieu of experience.
Minimum Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of processes, methods and procedures associated with a limited range of engineering or scientific problems.
Minimum Technology Skills: (none specified).
License and Certifications: Active license with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician, or meet all requirements to become licensed in the State of Alabama. Licensure must be obtained within six months of hiring.
Desired Qualifications Posting Details: Salary Range $37,910–$66,050. Job Category Other. Working Hours: Mon–Thu 7am–5pm; Fri–Sun 7am–8pm. Rotating holiday coverage and scheduling flexibility required. City: Auburn. State: Alabama. Physical demands: Lift up to 50 lbs. Contact with rabies‑susceptible animals: Complete rabies pre‑exposure vaccination series and maintain adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL) as per CDC guidelines; Auburn will cover the cost.
Equal Opportunity Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit our website to learn more.
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