Veterinary Surgical Technician
2 weeks ago
The Luke and Lily Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University offers a unique opportunity for hands-on surgical training while providing essential services to animals in need.
Our clinic specializes in delivering high-quality spay and neuter procedures for shelter and community pets, while simultaneously training veterinary students in the critical skills required for anesthesia and surgery of healthy feline and canine patients.
Key Responsibilities
We are in search of a Veterinary Technician to enhance our team. The technicians in the Spay Lab play a vital role in supporting all clinical operations of the Lerner Clinic. Each member of the Lerner Clinic staff contributes to the smooth functioning of the core curriculum course, ISAAST.
As a Veterinary Technician II, your responsibilities will include:
Department Programs
- Organizing and maintaining the Lerner Clinic for the ISAAST course, ensuring an adequate inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.
- Instructing third-year veterinary students in aseptic practices, including gowning and gloving, maintaining a sterile surgical environment, and post-operative recovery protocols.
- Teaching students technical skills related to anesthesia.
- Assisting with the admission and discharge processes of all animals while mentoring students in these tasks.
- Actively promoting and communicating the mission of the Lerner Clinic.
- Utilizing and instructing students on the StringSoft electronic medical record system, as well as assisting with other departmental labs such as animal handling and anesthesia equipment.
- Employing stress-free and humane handling techniques, which are core values of our team.
- Performing routine veterinary nursing and technical skills independently, without the supervision of a supervising technician or attending veterinarian.
- Developing specialized knowledge in high-volume anesthesia and surgical techniques.
- Collaborating with the clinic director to establish and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that comply with ASV guidelines for High Quality High Volume Spay/Neuter and relevant state and university regulations.
- Providing technical assistance, equipment setup, and support with animal intake, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical preparation, administering vaccines, and recovering surgical patients during busy clinic days.
- Maintaining accurate controlled drug records and preparing surgical packs for all labs.
- When not scheduled in the Lerner Clinic, technicians may work in the Foster Small Animal Hospital or at Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic, in surgery, anesthesia, or central sterile departments to promote continuous improvement and interdepartmental collaboration.
- Engaging in shelter medicine activities such as managing the Clinic website, animal transport, or assisting with clinical electives.
- Supporting our outreach program at local housing authorities by maintaining supplies and medical records, and acting as a liaison between outreach clients and clinical programs.
- Technicians must be adaptable and flexible as programming needs evolve over time.
We are looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician for a 35-hour workweek. The primary schedule is Monday through Friday, with the possibility of one Sunday per month. The clinic does not require on-call hours and offers an opportunity to teach while contributing to our mission.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Proficiency in essential technical skills, including those listed below.
- High School diploma or equivalent with three years of experience as a veterinary technician in a fast-paced environment
OR - Associate or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited institution in veterinary technology, veterinary nursing, or veterinary science, along with one year of experience in a university hospital or large-scale facility.
OR - Certified Veterinary Technician in good standing.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on basic tasks and procedural skills, with the capacity to perform more advanced tasks under supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse team of clinical and administrative professionals.
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a professional demeanor.
- Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology and veterinary pharmacology.
- Proven ability to deliver excellent service to both internal and external clients.
- A passion for teaching, which includes sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues and students, as well as a commitment to ongoing professional development through Continuing Education and maintaining credentials.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn electronic medical record systems and other software.
- Safely restrain cats and dogs.
- Assess the demeanor and responsiveness of dogs and cats.
- Obtain vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and capillary refill time.
- Identify animals in pain or distress.
- Administer IV and IM injections.
- Perform phlebotomy (cephalic, saphenous, jugular).
- Calculate medication dosages.
- Monitor and identify physiological parameters in patients under sedation.
- Assist during surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterile techniques are followed.
- Clean, maintain, and sterilize surgical instruments.
- Familiarity with sedatives and tranquilizers.
- Describe the steps required for CPR and assist when necessary.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation.
- CVT certification.
- A valid Driver's License.
- Associate's degree preferred; 2+ years of related experience preferred.
- Highly organized with exceptional communication skills and experience in an educational setting.
- Understanding of the organizational dynamics of animal shelters and shelter medicine, enhancing communication with students about the program.
- Advanced anesthesia training with the ability to independently anesthetize dogs and cats.
- Capability to safely and humanely handle dogs, cats, and other small domestic animals, including those with limited socialization or unknown aggressive backgrounds.
Minimum $24.30, Midpoint $28.90, Maximum $33.50
Salary is determined based on relevant experience, expertise, and internal equity; typically, new hires can expect compensation between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
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