TES Veterinary Technician

4 days ago


Auburn, United States Auburn Full time
Position Details Position Information Requisition Number TES2539P Home Org Name Clinical Sciences Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine Position Title TES Veterinary Technician - Gulf Shores, AL Estimated Hours Per Week 25-35 Anticipated Length of Assignment 1 year Job Summary Join the team at Auburn Veterinary Specialists - Gulf Shores as a TES Veterinary Technician who will provide high-quality medical care to patients admitted to our hospital.

This position will primarily provide support for the ophthalmology service, but will also assist as needed in other services including dermatology, surgery, and internal medicine. The ideal candidate is flexible, eager to learn, and enjoys working with multiple services. Showcase your skillset by filling your workdays with patient care, patient histories, client communication, filling medications, patient monitoring, and various diagnostic procedures in a supportive academic setting.

Scheduling can be flexible for the right candidate.

About AVS
Auburn Veterinary Specialists - Gulf Shores provides specialty veterinary services to the Gulf Coast region and educational opportunities for Auburn veterinary students. It serves as an integral part of the expansive Auburn University Educational Complex as a satellite of the Auburn University Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Auburn Veterinary Specialists operates as a referral-only facility offering internal medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, and surgery services.

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Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
  • Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
  • Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
  • Assistance with special projects
  • Seasonal work
  • Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU student employees are not eligible for TES. Essential Functions
  • Observes and records vital signs, abnormal behavior, body weight, food/water intake, basic husbandry, and comfort levels of animals under the direction of a veterinarian
  • Maintains communication with veterinarian regarding patient status and potential concerns
  • Monitors the condition of animals before, during, and/or after surgery
  • Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patient health
  • Performs veterinary procedures such as emergency first aid
  • Fill prescriptions and assist with diagnostic procedures
  • Communicate with clients to obtain patient histories & provide education
  • Assists with student instruction programs
  • Organizes, cleans, stocks, and prepares treatment rooms for examination of animals, and holds or restrains animals during examination or treatment
  • Administers treatments to animals, including giving injections, maintaining intravenous catheters, and more under the direction of a veterinarian

Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate's degree in technical or scientific field related to veterinary technology
  • Active license with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Veterinary Technician, OR Have met all requirements to become licensed in the State of Alabama. Licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire date
Desired Qualifications Posting Detail Information Salary Range $17.00+/hour Work Hours Typically Tuesday- Thursday from 8:30AM - 4:30PM & Friday 8:30AM -1:30 PM but may vary; Scheduling can be flexible for the right candidate City position is located in: Gulf Shores State position is located: Alabama Posting Date 09/19/2024 Closing Date EEO Statement AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more. Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/48747 RequiredPreferredJob Industries
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