Bachelor's Degree OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology OR CVT or equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.
Preferred Certifications/Licenses: CVT/RVT/LVT Certified, Registered or Licensed Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technician 2:
Attain / develop knowledge related to sedation, injectable and inhalation anesthetics, and anesthesia monitoring.
Assist in the teaching process of veterinary students and veterinary technician students, assisting 4th year veterinary students, house officers and clinicians with procedures and treatments within the Anesthesia unit.
20% Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of equipment and stocking of area supplies.
Maintain the Anesthesia unit in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises.
5% Other duties as assigned.
Veterinary Technician 3:
40% Perform, teach and instruct all aspects of inducing patients under Anesthesia. Tasks includ
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Job Posting Title:
Veterinary Technician 1, 2 or 3-Anesthesia
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUAM VetMed - VTH - Admin - Nursing - Anesthesia (Torri Rae Collins (00006295))
Work Location:
Veterinary Medicine
Pay Grade:
Job Description:
This position will provide Anesthesia services to all service areas including small animal medicine, small animal surgery, all small animal specialties, and all Large Animal service areas. It is essential that this person has expertise in handling small animals and is able to provide instruction to veterinary students.
Job Responsibilities:
Veterinary Technician 1:
40% Assist in all aspects of inducing patients under Anesthesia. Tasks include assisting with insertion and maintenance of catheter's including peripheral and central venous, and arterial catheters; knowledge of aspirating and troubleshooting an endotracheal tube; ability to assist with epidural injections or regional nerve blocks.
Attain / develop knowledge related to sedation, injectable and inhalation anesthetics, and anesthesia monitoring.
35% Assist in day to day operations of the Anesthesia unit, including but not limited to assisting house officers, clinicians and students with anesthesia procedures and emergencies. Develop a working knowledge of animal patient care, monitoring, diagnostic and treatment techniques in accordance with applicable established protocol.
Assist in the teaching process of veterinary students and veterinary technician students, assisting 4th year veterinary students, house officers and clinicians with procedures and treatments within the Anesthesia unit.
20% Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of equipment and stocking of area supplies.
Maintain the Anesthesia unit in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises.
Emergency Service: Aiding in the assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service in need of general anesthesia for surgical intervention. Take a portion of on call duties as well as duties for emergency response to include ride out duties (essential personnel).
5% Other duties as assigned.
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