Tufts University

Large Animal Veterinary Technician I – Livestock

Woodstock, Connecticut

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago

Customer SupportPharmacologyPatient CareCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Department of Ambulatory Medicine and Theriogenology is home to Tufts Veterinary Field Service (TVFS), the largest mobile large animal practice in the Northeast providing primary care and emergency/after hours services.
The 11 veterinarians in the section make approximately 4,600 farm calls per year, and tend to over 30,000 cows, 2,500 horses, and 2500 sheep/goats/alpacas/llamas.

Provide in-house technical support including equipment maintenance, preparation of surgery packs, laundry, and haul-in area maintenance.
Train as back-up veterinary support for selective assisted reproductive procedures such as cattle embryo transfers and laparoscopic artificial insemination of sheep and goats.
Clean and maintain clinical areas, with primary oversight of haul-in procedure space.
Communication and Document Management:
Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital to coordinate and prioritize patient care.
Provide secondary support to Client Relations staff for taking inbound phone calls/assist with triaging. Cross-train with other office and technical staff to cover busy times of the day, and during scheduled or unscheduled absences.
Under limited supervision, the veterinary technician provides skilled administrative and technical support for the busy large animal and multi-disciplinary ambulatory practice of eleven veterinarians.
Cross train with other clinic support staff to fill in as needed for staff shortages.
Perform other duties as assigned by Practice Administrator and senior technicians.

Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant or technician, or similar technician experience.
Become familiar with USDA regulations for animal transport, including required testing and official identification and provide guidance to clients requesting certificates of veterinary inspection.

Familiarity with geography of TVFS service area (CT, MA, RI)
Customer service experience
Minimum $23.00, Midpoint $27.35, Maximum $31.70
generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity
generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
The 11 veterinarians in the section make approximately 4,600 farm calls per year, and tend to over 30,000 cows, 2,500 horses, and 2500 sheep/goats/alpacas/llamas.

Assist with inventory of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals on veterinary trucks.
Enter medical records and billing for appointments supported, as directed by clinician.

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