Anesthesia Nurse (FT3) / Veterinary Nurse I

Updated: about 21 hours ago
Location: East Lansing, MICHIGAN

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 10
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Veterinary Teaching Hospital 10046906
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Veterinary/Animal Care, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union


Working/Functional Title

Anesthesia Nurse (FT3)


Position Summary

Provides patient care for ill and injured animals in the Anesthesia unit of the Veterinary Medical Center. This position works in the Large Animal Clinic, instructs, and demonstrates techniques to students, assists students and clinicians in their work, and maintains supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of 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

Resume, Cover letter, and 3 Professional References


Work Hours

Working schedule is overnight hours (3rd shift) Monday through Friday with overtime, if necessary.


Website

WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL


Summary of Physical Demands

The veterinary technician 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

Working with animals or unfixed tissue. May wear respirator. Possible exposure to zoonotic diseases.


Bidding eligibility ends April 9, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised:Apr 3, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:May 1, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time



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