Tufts University
Veterinary Technician II - Large Animal Hospital
N. Grafton, Massachusetts · Mid · Full-time
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About the role
- The technicians of the large animal hospital are well versed at handling multiple different species that are cared for in our hospital.
- In addition to horses, which comprise much of our case load, our staff also have the opportunity to work with a variety of other species including alpacas, goats and pigs.
- Our technicians work together with the veterinary teams of residents, interns, and faculty clinicians to provide quality, compassionate, and timely care to all of our hospitalized patients.
Responsibilities
- As a team member, assist other technicians in carrying out the daily patient management plan, which includes inpatient care and treatment, providing technical support for other clinicians and students, guidance, and instruction to students on rotation, and assisting with routine/emergency admissions and discharges.
- Perform treatments.
- Maintain cleanliness and order in treatment areas as well hospital wards.
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
- Large Animal Handling Skills Required
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation.
- This position is considered essential and is therefore required to report to work as scheduled during emergency closings.
Nice to have
- Vocational/Technical training or Associate/Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ years' experience
- Veterinary Technician Certified
- Fear Free Certified
- Minimum $25.20, Midpoint $30.10, Maximum $34.90
- generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Compensation
- Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Benefits
- The focus of our work here is to provide medical guidance and care to the patients and clients, as well as providing a solid education to our future veterinary professionals.
- Schedule includes participation in holiday and on-call rotation and may include occasional weekend hours.
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