Senior Veterinary Technician - Dentistry

Days/Hours:

Description of Position & Responsibilities
Under the direction of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, contributes to the health and well-being of patients by delivering outstanding, high quality veterinary technician care and service that meet standards of the MVMA and MAVT, as well as VMC standards. Assists clinicians and other medical staff with veterinary medical procedures that may include, but are not limited to the following: administering treatments, animal nursing/handling/restraining, anesthesiology & surgical assisting, clinical research, laboratory procedures, medical imaging, preventative and specialty care within Dentistry & Oral Surgery (but not limited to) within assigned service area, as well as across the VMC, specifically within Small Animal Specialties.

80% - Technical Duties
You work for the Veterinary Medical Center and are assigned to Small Animal Specialties areas.
Responsible to ensure that all services and supplies are charged for according to hospital fees.
Answers questions by explaining and demonstrating procedures and equipment while teaching interns, veterinary students and student technicians and other technicians who may be training.
Under the direction of a DVM, performs a variety of medical and diagnostic procedures depending upon clinical indications and area of service; may perform intravenous and related therapies (i.e. fluids, chemotherapies and/or anesthesia), obtaining samples, etc.
With oversight by a DVM, applies clinical job knowledge and competence to diagnosis, treatment and care.
Assists clinicians, clients and patients with receiving, assessment, work-up, discharge, etc. Prepares patients for a variety of veterinary medical procedures, including preparation for specialty care treatments and services (i.e. COHATs, periodontal therapies, oral surgery, etc.), radiographic procedures (i.e. CBCT and dental radiographs), catheterizations, venipunctures, vaccinations, anesthesia, administration of medications and treatments, etc.
Work as a team member to assure all members receives a lunch break.
Participates with inventory and ordering maintenance.
Assist clinicians, co-workers, interns, residents and students in the assigned work area/service.

10% - Receiving
Client greeting and receiving.
Collect patient history, perform physical examination and sample collection, when necessary.
Animal cage assignment and set-up.
Assist with in-hospital patient care (i.e. ER, ICU, ICW, PACU, Wards, etc.).
Assist clinicians and staff to assure efficient service and to provide good customer service.

5% - Client/rDVM Communication
Answer incoming phone calls and service emails from clients, as well as, rDVMs and acting as a liaison between internal and external customers, when needed.

5% - Other Functions
Participates in daily rounds.
Assist in maintaining a clean hospital environment while ensuring that areas are adequately stocked and equipment is in working order, at all times.
Assist in other services areas - develops skills that are cross-functional and uses time efficiently which including helping other areas of the hospital.
Other duties as assigned by Specialties Supervisor, Director of Small Animal Patient Services or Director of Operations
Performs record-keeping tasks related to medical procedures, including recording of: procedures completed, supplies used, patient status, client communications, census information, etc.
Must adhere to VMC safety and infection control policies and procedures.

Note: Based upon the hospital's needs, these duties and/or work schedules are subject to change in the future after specified notification per the Bargaining Unit contract.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of Veterinary Technician or equivalent program, certified as MVMA/MAVT technician, one year of experience in the small animal veterinary field.

Qualifications: Problem solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of veterinary medical terminology, knowledge of proper restraint and handling of small animals, as well as large animals (i.e. equine). Interest in Large Animal dental care, specifically Equine Dentistry.

Pay Range: $27.60-$33.16/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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