Lead Veterinary Technician - Small Animal (cross-posted with Veterinary Technician - 52462 and Sr. Veterinary Technician - 52464)

Veterinary Medicine & Surgery

This opening is cross-posted with positions Veterinary Technician - Small Animal (Job ID 52462) and Sr. Veterinary Technician - Small Animal (Job ID 52464). Openings may be filled at any level depending on the experience of the candidate.

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to inclusively educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists from diverse backgrounds, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover, and Serve.

Veterinarians throughout the Midwest refer animal clients to the Veterinary Health Center for specialized diagnoses and treatment. With sophisticated therapeutic equipment that includes an underwater treadmill, advanced imaging techniques, and groundbreaking equine lameness diagnostic equipment, we are a center for animal healthcare.

The Veterinary Health Center is currently hiring Lead Registered Veterinary Technicians for multiple small animal service lines. Our technicians have the opportunity to work collaboratively with some of the top clinicians, registered veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants in Missouri, the United States, and the world. Our technicians impact the quality of life for our patients as well as their owners and families. We are seeking energetic, caring, empathetic, and driven individuals who seek an environment that fosters continuous learning and professional development as well as top notch service delivery. We expect Lead Veterinary Technicians to leverage the background and experience to provide formal and informal leadership to nursing staff teams throughout the Veterinary Health Center and to mentor and coach new veterinary technicians and students. We currently have openings in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ICU and Emergency Service), Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Radiation Oncology.

Primary responsibilities for Veterinary Technicians may include:

• Conduct initial exam of animal including taking vital signs, drawing blood, collecting specimens, and gathering medical histories.
• Calm and soothe patients; safely restrain, transport, and handle patients; and prepare patients for treatments and procedures.
• Provide emergency first aid; monitor critical patients; participate in and assist with procedures and treatments; administer medication as prescribed by a veterinarian.
• Prepare equipment for surgical procedures; clean and organize treatment and examination rooms.
• Educate clients and owners on treatment plans, behavior changes, feeding, exercise and overall wellness for their animals; update patient medical records.
• Participate in teaching veterinary students and assist with research activities.
• Other duties as assigned. Duties will vary across service lines.
  

Shifts can vary depending on the service line. Most service lines operate Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.

Shifts in Small Animal Critical Care (ER and ICU) include nights, overnights, and weekends. Shift preferences will be discussed during interview process.

• Graduation from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program.
• Licensure as a Registered Veterinary Technician in the State of Missouri, or eligibility to obtain Missouri Licensure within 6 months after start date.
• Must have 8 years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician in a general practice or 5 years of experience in a specialty referral center or veterinary teaching hospital as well as 3 years of experience demonstrating skills for scheduling, mentoring, evaluation, etc.
• A BS degree in Veterinary Technology could substitute for 2 years administrative experience.

Successful candidates will exhibit the following skills and core competencies:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
• Continuous learning and professional growth and development mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, constituents, and clients.
• Keen understanding of animal behavior and strong clinical skills to properly evaluate a patient's condition.
• Detailed-oriented and well organized to take medical histories, carry out instructions, document patient statistics and update records.
• Enjoy working with animals and have the ability to comfort, handle and restrain large and small pets.
  

Salary Range: hiring range begins at $25.00 per hour.
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: Veterinary Technician Lead
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

We offer a hiring incentive of up to $1,000.00 for qualified individuals. Shift differential is available on some evening and overnight shifts.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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