Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Vet Technician/Nurse - Anesthesia (FT2) / Veterinary Nurse I in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
Vet Technician/Nurse - Anesthesia (FT2)
Position Summary
Provides patient care for ill and injured animals in the Small Animal Anesthesia Department of the Veterinary Medical Center. This position works in the Anesthesia Support Center which is a branch of the anesthesia department to provide the hospital and patients with supportive care. This position will be utilized for their technical abilities including but not limited to performing anesthesia, sedation, patient care, radiographs, venipuncture, IVC placement, and more. MSU's Veterinary Medical Center provides extraordinary benefits to their employees, as well as opportunities to learn and grow within. Other working responsibilities include instructing and demonstrating techniques to students and assisting clinicians, while also maintaining supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of the anesthesia support center hospital areas.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school in Veterinary Technology; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in extensive patient care, surgery, anesthesia, drug- dosing, and sterilization; experience in the use of spreadsheet and word processing software. May require experience in a veterinary hospital research setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Michigan or attainment of such certification within one year from date of employment.
Desired Qualifications
Experience as a veterinary technician in an educational setting. Experience in extensive patient care, emergency/critical care, surgery, anesthesia, drug-dosing, and sterile techniques. Experience in the use of electronic medical records software, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter, Resume and Three (3) Professional References
Work Hours
This is a full time 2nd shift (7pm-7am) position, working three 12 hour consecutive WEEKEND days with overtime, if necessary. There is a shift differential for this position
Website
WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL
Summary of Physical Demands
The veterinary nurse will be lifting animal patients onto cages and medical equipment; carrying animals between cages and exam tables and gurneys; pushing carts containing animals and equipment to other units; climbing stairs carrying lab samples; restraining animals; preparing for medical procedures and treatments. Lift animals up to 50lbs individually and up to 150lbs as a team.
Summary of Health Risks
Potential exposure to animals or specimens with Mycobacterium
Work with animals or unfixed tissue
Wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)