Summary
Long Island University’s Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician for their Large Animal Ambulatory Services. This position supports the Service’s on-going clinical rotations for Year 4/final year veterinary students traveling with the College’s large animal clinicians to equine and livestock owners and facilities on Long Island and in the greater Tri-State area.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively maintain inventory of equipment and consumables
- Maintain critical inventory logs
- Detailed cleansing & maintenance of surgical, radiography & ultrasonography equipment
- Maintain equipment service logs
- Maintain and Monitor Electronic Medical Records Systems
- Assist in Ambulatory Vehicle Driving
- Clean and Stock Ambulatory Vehicles
- Assist with Student and Clinician Communication
- Assist with Client Communication and Scheduling
- Assist in Training of Students
- Tabulate Student Case Activities Within the Ambulatory Rotations
- Perform the Service’s In-House Laboratory Work
- Cleansing, Packing, and Autoclave Sterilization of Surgical Instruments
- Laundering of Surgical Drapes, Wraps, and Work Wear
- Aid in Similar Support of the Complementary Equine Ambulatory Rotation
- Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed Veterinary Technician required
- Diligent Work Ethic When Independent of Constant Personal Supervision
- Excellent Time Management
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate, Precise, and Complete Documentation Skills
- Clear, Concise Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Skilled in MS Outlook, Excel and Word
- 2 Years of Food Animal Husbandry Experience; Other Large Animal, Such as Equine, Experience Is Desired
- Skill and Experience in Large Animal Restraint and Handling
- Driver’s License, Safe Driving Record
- Confidence and Skill in Driving a Large Pick-Up Truck or Passenger Van
- Required to Accompany Rotations on Overnight Trips to Upstate Farms
About The College of Veterinary Medicine at Long Island University: www.liu.edu/vetmed (http://www.liu.edu/vetmed)
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