Veterinary Nurse​/Veterinary Technician, Small Animal Clinical Sciences: College of Veterinary M

Veterinary Nurse/Veterary Technician, Small Animal Clinical Sciences:
College of Veterinary Medicine – UTIA

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Job Description

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Veterinary Nurse, located within the Small Animal Sciences department. Currently available specialty areas include Anesthesia, Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology, Emergency and Critical Care, Ophthalmology (which also supports large animals) and Surgery.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide medical, surgical, and/or anesthetic nursing care or diagnostic imaging services by making patient assessments, performing triage, and preparing patients for exams or treatments. The position performs prescribed diagnostic procedures, analyzes results, records patients' medical histories and symptoms, including observations. Position administers medicine and treatments, establishes plan of care, operates medical equipment, and serves as a resource of information and guidance.

It also supports teaching efforts by instructing students, interns, and residents.

Please provide a letter of intent for the position(s) you are seeking, resume, copy of current veterinary technician license or AVMA-accredited program transcript, and references.

• Provides medical, surgical, and/or anesthetic nursing care or diagnostic imaging by assessing patients, performing triage, and preparing patients for exams or treatments.
• Performs prescribed diagnostic procedures and analyzes results.
• Records patients' medical histories, symptoms, and observations.
• Administers medication and treatment.
• Helps to establish a plan of care and confers with owner.
• Regularly communicates with supervising Clinician.
• Operates medical equipment.
• Collaborates with others to ensure quality patient care is received.
• Enters charges on patient accounts.
• Manages supplies, equipment, and inventory.
• Organizes products, maintains equipment, orders supplies.
• Supports teaching efforts by instructing students, interns, and residents in the application of clinical skills according to specialty.
• On-call and other duties as assigned by direct supervisor, veterinary nursing director, or department head.

• Knowledge of veterinary medical concepts.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and animal husbandry.
• Knowledge of disinfection.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform resuscitation.
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to adhere to hospital safety procedures.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to calculate dosages and administer drugs.
• Ability to obtain patient stats.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Animal handling skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management skills.

Depending on experience and qualifications of successful candidate, individual will be hired in as a Veterinary Nurse 1, Veterinary Nurse 2, Senior Veterinary Nurse 1, or Senior Veterinary Nurse 2.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Must be a graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited program in Veterinary Technology with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Upcoming graduates will be considered with the understanding that degree must be obtained prior to hire date.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  None.
• Additional Requirements:
  
  Must obtain a license to practice in Tennessee within first year of employment.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Must be a graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited program in Veterinary Technology with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  1 year of relevant experience in a veterinary medical center or in a private/specialty veterinary practice.
• Additional Requirements:
  
  Must hold a Veterinary Technician license and must obtain a license to practice in Tennessee within first year of employment.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Must be a graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited program in Veterinary Technology with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  3 years of relevant experience in a veterinary medical center or in a…