Veterinary Technician/Nurse (Small/Large Animal Versa)

The Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is looking for enthusiastic credentialed veterinary technicians! We are currently hiring for our Versa team. As a Versa Technician, you will have the opportunity to work with all of Purdue’s specialty departments in both the small animal and large animal hospitals including Anesthesia and Surgery, Primary Care, Emergency/Critical Care, Large Animal Treatment, and Small Animal Internal Medicine. Versa Technicians are assigned to the area in the hospital of greatest technician need and through this opportunity will utilize all of their skills as knowledge. In addition, Versa technicians rotate through the Priority 4 Paws mobile surgery unit providing anesthesia and recovery support for spays and neuters to shelter animals in the surrounding area.

Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a beautiful campus that supports both a College of Veterinary Medicine as well as Associate and Bachelor degree programs in Veterinary Nursing. All veterinary technicians in the teaching hospital teach and mentor students throughout the year. The Versa Technician team generally works M-F but may rotate to weekends depending on hospital needs. After-hours and on-call may be required as needed and will be discussed in advance. Pay starts at $19/hour for Associate’s degree and no experience, and $21/hour for Bachelor’s degree and no experience. Candidates with previous RVT experience and/or additional certifications may be eligible for a higher starting rate. New PVH employees are also eligible for a sign on bonus. As a university employee, veterinary staff are afforded a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.

This posting may be filled at multiple levels (S3 or S4). The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

The Senior (S3) Veterinary Technician will provide technical assistance to clinicians, interns, residents, students, and other veterinary technicians in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. They are required to facilitate various clinical services while providing quality patient care. Additionally, these individuals will provide basic clinical instruction to veterinary and veterinary nursing students. Veterinary Technicians will monitor hospital inventory and supplies and order when necessary. Assignment to other areas of the hospital in need may be required, as well as holiday rotation and possible participation in on-call coverage. 

This posting may be filled at multiple levels (S3 or S4). The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

New PVH employees are also eligible for a sign on bonus. Purdue University offers a substantial benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days.

Required:

• Education: AAS in Veterinary Technology from AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Experience: None. Experience in a veterinary hospital preferred

Lead Position Summary:

Lead (S4) Veterinary Technicians provide technical assistance to clinicians, interns, residents, students, and other veterinary technicians in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. They are required to provide various types of clinical services while providing quality patient care. These individuals will be asked to provide demonstration and assistance of both basic and advanced medical procedures to veterinary and veterinary technician students as well as provide information on physiology and disease processes to students and S3 veterinary technicians. Veterinary Technicians will monitor hospital inventory and supplies and order when necessary. Assignment to other areas of the hospital in need may be required, as well as holiday rotation and possible participation in on-call coverage. Those in this role are expected to provide medical leadership on the hospital floor through employee flow management, high level patient care, and emergency situation decision making. 

Required:

• Education: AAS in Veterinary Technology from AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Experience: 4 years in a University Veterinary Teaching Hospital or Veterinary Specialty Hospital as a credentialed veterinary technician or 10 years in a veterinary General Practice

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Must become RVT in Indiana within 12 months of hire. 
• Able to listen to and follow both verbal and written directions. 
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills with the ability to read and write in English. 
• Must possess knowledge level enough to explain and demonstrate both routine and advanced veterinary medical concepts and procedures. 
• Aid in instruction of both S3 Veterinary Technicians, interns, residents, veterinary students, and veterinary technician students. 
• Must complete Purdue Veterinary Technician Basic Skills List prior to promotion to S4.

• Purdue will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Benefits of a Purdue Career:

• Competitive benefits package including generous paid sick time and vacation 
• Tuition remission (Purdue and Purdue Global )
• Continuing education programs 
• Uniform allowance
• Opportunities for promotion and career development
• A highly supportive work environment that mentors employees to meet their goals, including specialization in an area of their choosing
• Free CityBus access
• Employee discount program

 
Benefits of working/living in West Lafayette, IN:

• Low cost of living
• Easy access to Chicago and Indianapolis
• Variety of local entertainment options