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

(Multiple Positions)

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, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Nutrition, Oncology, and Rotating.

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. Position performs prescribed diagnostic procedures, analyzes results, and records patients' medical histories and symptoms, including observations. Position administers medicine and treatments, establishes plan of care, and operates medical equipment. Incumbent serves as a resource of information and guidance. Position 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. Candidates must also provide proof of attending an AVMA accredited program via official transcripts or diploma. 

• 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, and 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.