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Veterinary Technician Jobs, Breton Veterinary Hospital – AVMA Jobs
Breton Veterinary Hospital is a well-established and growing 1.5 DVM small animal hospital and boarding facility located in Leonard town, MD (a semi-rural location near the Chesapeake Bay area and approximately 90 miles from Baltimore or 50 miles from Washington DC). Housed in a beautiful state-of-the-art 7,000 square foot facility
A successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Minimum 2 years experience as a veterinary technician
- Registered, Certified, or comparable Veterinary Technician knowledge and skill
- Desire for excellence in all areas
- Desire for continuous development of skills and knowledge of the veterinary technician profession
Please note: This is not an entry-level position. A successful candidate will exhibit excellence in carrying out intermediate and advanced Veterinary Technician responsibilities.
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Licensed veterinary technician, Capital District Veterinary Group, Castleton, NY
Licensed or license eligible veterinary technicians wanted for AAHA accredited hospital. Duties include surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, nursing care, in-house lab work, and client service. Friendly and professional work environment needs a new, motivated team player. Competitive salary and benefits. Wonderful region to live, work, and play. Apply
Tags:- Animal Health Technician, Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health (CEAH)
This is a temporary summer intern program appointment that begins at the end of the Spring term and concludes on or before 9/30/2009. Starting dates are negotiated with hiring officials and appointments usually end around Labor Day. It does not confer all of the benefits usually associated with the competitive service such as tenure, transfer privileges, retention rights during a reduction-in-force and health and life insurance benefits. However, the selectee will be entitled to sick leave and vacation time. This position is located in the Veterinary Services (VS), Centers for Epidemiology and Animal Health (CEAH), Fort Collins, Colorado. CEAH explores and analyzes animal health and related agricultural issues to facilitate informed decision-making in government and industry. The incumbent is responsible for nonprofessional technical and specialized work involved in a variety of animal disease control and eradication programs. The position is multifaceted requiring coordination, organization, computer skills and program knowledge. Apply
- Animal Care Facility Director at National Jewish Medical & Research Center
National Jewish Medical & Research Center is seeking qualified candidates to provide leadership and contribute to the mission of our unique institution. The Director will bring their expertise and skills as an animal science professional to this collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment that depends heavily on inbred mice. Fiscal responsibilities will include maximizing department resources and developing appropriate control of expenses. Management responsibilities include hiring, training, and mentoring laboratory animal technicians, and providing a clean and safe animal care environment. In addition to creating and maintaining relationships with other external peers and organizations, the Director will work in partnership with National Jewish senior managers for planning and organizing purposes. Technical responsibilities will also consist of advising academic researchers on the most effective techniques for their particular research and overseeing related research protocols. A benefit package may or may not be available. Request specific information from the employer. The ideal candidate will possess BS in Animal Science with advanced education and specialization in veterinary medicine or animal science technology. Must have four to seven years of recent and relevant experience managing the work of others and directing an animal research facility or equivalent. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine a plus. AALAS certification to LATG, or equivalent required. Full Time (40 hours per week) Day Shift BA/BS in a related field of Science is required AALAS required 4+ years of laboratory experience required National Jewish is an academic medical and research center affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver and Health Sciences Center. We treat patients and conduct clinical and laboratory research. Job ID: 517549298. Apply Online
- Clinical Assistant Professor Veterinary Clinical Nutrition, Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech
The Large Animal Clinical Sciences department of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor in Veterinary Clinical Nutrition. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, calendar year, restricted appointment at our Blacksburg, VA campus and reports directly to the Department Head of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. Required qualifications include a degree in Veterinary Medicine and a Master’s degree with a focus in nutrition or related discipline as well as diplomate status of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. For more information regarding this position, including a description of responsibilities and required qualifications, visit https://jobs.vt.edu. Use the search engine to pull up posting Online applications are accepted and candidates may upload supporting documents, including: Cover letter, curriculum Vitae, and complete contact information for 3 references. Review of applications will begin on Nov. 19, 2008. Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process or needing this material in an alternate format should notify April Hylton, HR Manager, by phone at 540-231-8684 or by email at aghylton@vt.edu Animal Care
- Veterinary Technician Jobs, Cincinnati
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Provide routine and/or specialized laboratory animal husbandry and care of research animals, including feeding, watering, changing animal cages, monitoring the health of the animal colonies, and maintaining the animal holding rooms and support areas in compliance with AAALAC standards for the Veterinary Services Division of a Medical Center dedicated to the care of infants, children, and adolescents. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Capable of performing the duties and responsibilities of an Animal Technician II position. 2. Follow strict protocols for sterile or disease control environments for animal welfare. 3. Monitor and maintain the health status of the animal colonies. 4. Ensure that the animals have daily food and water according to their particular requirements. 5. Maintain cleanliness of animal cages and facilities by using foamers, floor maintenance machines or hand-operated utensils. 6. Change bedding, papers, and pan liners as specified; remove waste in a safe sanitary manner while minimizing potential aerosol contaminants in animal rooms. 7. Maintain per diem sheets, daily log and other records as required. 8. Identify and report emergency situations or problems as needed. 9. Should have competency and proficiency in all areas of husbandry, minimally two areas. 10. Observe animals in your stewardship daily and report any deviation from normal. 11. Maintain assigned work areas in compliance with Local, State, and Federal regulations. Ensure all areas are in compliance with AAALAS Standards. 12. Responsible for making some decisions that requires consideration of various criteria. Decisions are usually within limits prescribed by established policies or by area coordinator. 13. Under general supervision, proceed alone on regular tasks, referring questionable situations to the coordinator. 14. Responsible for technical support to ensure all assigned animal care assignments and scheduled work is completed in a satisfactory manner. 15. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Implement this knowledge into the Veterinary Services Division. 16. Upon direction by the designated husbandry coordinator, train Veterinary Husbandry Technicians I and II. 17. Provide functional supervision to temporary employees and provide on the job training for other employees. 18. Provide information to husbandry coordinator concerning performance of area husbandry technicians. Assist in developing and setting measurable goals for use in evaluations of employees. 19. Provide backup supervision in the absence of the area coordinator. 20. Assist coordinator in assigned responsibilities. 21. Assist, contribute and influence decisions of various policies, procedures, research and planning. 22. Participate in the movement and storage of feed. 23. Participate in the continuing education program. 24. Respect patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as described by DCHMC’s mission and applicable laws and regulations. 25. Provide services in a manner to be regularly and conveniently available to meet the needs of CCHMC’s patients, families, and employees as determined by divisional management and CCHMC’s governing body. 26. Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas of approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions. 27. Participate in establishing job requirements and goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency. 28. Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment for employees, patients, and families. 29. Attend as required CCHMC training session, including radiation safety, laboratory safety, bloodborne pathogens, and OSHA. Comply with infectious control policies and procedures. 30. Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS: Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Capable of relating to diverse age and demographic backgrounds. Possess decision-making abilities requiring the equal application of established policies and procedures. Mastered the skills and techniques in all areas of operations in the designated husbandry area. Have good organizational skills. Able to set priorities through anticipation of divisional needs. Possess a courteous, positive, and service oriented demeanor. Demonstrate high manual dexterity and attention to detail. Physical stamina sufficient to perform frequent bending, standing, and lifting, pulling and pushing equipment weighing 50 pounds or more in a temperature/humidity controlled environment. EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Formal training beyond a High School Diploma or equivalent. Appropriate vocational skills, minimum experience of three years in a laboratory animal facility or related field. AALAS certification preferred. Expectation is to complete certification for Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) through AALAS or be eligible for certification. Successful completion of the Purina Animal Care course is expected. Apply
- Customer Service Representative at Wyeth, Fort Dodge, IA
Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including business casual attire, child-care subsidies, educational assistance, flex-time and professional development programs. Please forward your resume with salary requirements and job reference code to the address below. At Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth, we are dedicated to our vision of leading the way to a healthier world for animals. Recognized for our breakthroughs in veterinary medicine and innovative product development, our reputation in the animal-care industry precedes us. More than 3,500 employees keep our reputation strong by bringing us a full range of talent. Wyeth and all of its divisions is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into prior with Wyeth to January 2004 is hereinafter void. To apply this job, please go to http://www.wyeth.com/careers
- Licensed Veterinary Technicians, The Center For Specialized Veterinary Care, Westbury, NY
Are you an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician or License Eligible Technician who is looking to work in a specialty hospital unlike any other? Do you have the skills and compassion to make a difference in the life of a pet? Do you want to work where pets, owners and employees are treated with compassion? Do you want to earn a competitive salary and enjoy great benefits? Then we would love to hear from you! We currently have F/T and P/T career opportunities available including overnight positions. The Center for Specialized Veterinary Care in Westbury, NY is a state of the art facility staffed with Board Certified Specialists. We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We offer Compassionate Care; accomodations to our pet owners for them to stay overnight while their pet is hospitalized. Our departments include: ICU, Treatment, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Radiology, Oncology, Dermatology, Neurology, just to name a few. We offer: · Competitive Salary · Excellent Benefits · Advanced Training · 401k · Employee discount on pet care · Paid Vacation, holidays etc… Another great benefit is that you are considered a full-time employee after working just 32 hours per week! This is a great career opportunity! Requirements Candidates applying for the position of experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician or License Eligible Technician must: · Have a love for animals · Be Organized and Motivated · Ability to prioritize and Follow- through · Looking for a great career opportunity · Ability to work well with others · Compassionate and understanding . Excellent Technical skills For other position available please visit our website: www.vetspecialist.com APPLY NOW
- Vet Technician Jobs, Cincinnati, OH, US
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Provide laundry services and maintenance of supplies for the clean rodent facility. Maintain areas of responsibilities in compliance with AAALAC standards for the Veterinary Services Division of a Medical Center dedicated to the care of infants, children and adolescents. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Wash and dry materials required by the clean rodent facility. 2. Maintain washer and dryer in operational condition ‘ reporting any problems to appropriate coordinator. 3. Fold and wrap materials for autoclaving. 4. Maintain assigned work areas in compliance with Local, State and Federal regulations, AAALAC guidelines, and established standard operation procedures. 5. Keep laundry facility, changing rooms, and assigned areas clan and organized. 6. Provide and maintain sufficient supplies for the clean rodent facility’s changing area. 7. Maintain tacky mats for clean rodent facility. 8. Transfer materials for investigators through the UV hoods. 9. Participate in the movement and storage of feed. 10. Participate in the continuing education program. 11. Responsible for making routine decisions within limits prescribed by established policies or by area coordinator. 12. Accomplish work tasks through detailed instructions from area coordinator. 13. Participate in establishing job requirements and goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency. 14. Provide services in a manner to be regularly and conveniently available to meet the needs of Cincinnati Children’s patients, families, and employees as determined by divisional management and Cincinnati Children’s governing body. 15. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Implement this knowledge into the Veterinary Services Division. 16. Respect patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as described by Cincinnati Children’s mission and applicable laws and regulations. 17. Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas of approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions. 18. Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment for employees, patients, and families. 19. Attend as required Cincinnati Children’s training session, including radiation safety, laboratory safety, bloodborne pathogens, and OSHA. Comply with infectious control policies and procedures. 20. Understands, adheres to and models Core Standards as defined organizationally and specifically within the department/unit. 21. Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS: Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Capable of relating to diverse age and demographic backgrounds. Possess a courteous, positive and service oriented demeanor. Demonstrate high manual dexterity and attention to detail. Physical stamina sufficient to perform frequent bending, standing and lifting objects weighing 50 pounds or more in a warm and humid environment. EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent. Appropriate vocational skills, minimum of three months experience in a laboratory animal facility, related field or equivalent. AALAS certification not required but preferred. Successful completion of the Purina Animal Care course is expected. Apply Now
- Veterinary Technician or Assistant Animal Hospital of Factoria
Animal Hospital of Factoria is looking for a veterinary technician/assistant to join our team full or part time. We offer competitive pay, great benefits and a fun, supportive team atmosphere. Our modern and up to date hospital provides a great environment to both practice and expand your skills. Our recently remodeled state of the art clinic has ultrasound, multi-parameter anesthetic monitoring equipment as well as digital radiography capabilities and more. Please visit us at factoriavet.com and fax or email a resume to 425-746-3443 ahof@factoriavet.com
- Veterinary Regional Referral, Decatur, Alabama
The practice is located in the town of Decatur, in Northern Alabama, just southwest of Huntsville and about an hour north of Birmingham. Home to roughly 55,000 (Census 2006), Decatur has grown to be the busiest river port on the Tennessee River. The Port of Decatur sees large amounts of barge traffic from up and down the Tennessee River, which has led to twenty Fortune 500 companies opening plants in the city. In addition to a thriving economy and city attractions, outdoor recreation is a year-round staple in Decatur. Folks take advantage of the location on the Tennessee River for boating, water skiing, and fishing. Decatur also prides itself on providing numerous city parks and recreation facilities. The hospital itself is has 6300 Sq. feet (plans have been laid for expanding in the near future) is staffed with several doctors, 24 support staff and the latest and greatest in terms of equipment. By offering employees above average wages, encouraging continuing education and promoting a team environment, the practice has very low turnover. Our referral and emergency practice located in Decatur, Alabama, utilized by over 200 regional veterinarians, is looking for a small animal surgeon with an interest in soft tissue surgery or surgical oncology or even general surgery. Surgeons do not need to be board certified as long as they have plans to pursue certification in the future. Our practice offers full orthopedic and neurologic services. The owner of this practice began his first referral practice in 1985 and has just opened this state- of- the art hospital! A new veterinarian will have the opportunity to work with:- Digital radiography
- CT scanning
- 24 hour staffing 7 days per week
- Multiple surgery rooms
- Digital equipment (with the exception of a Digital Ultrasound which will be purchased for a candidate who desires to use it)
- Complete monitoring equipment and gases
- Veterinary Program Director, DeVry Inc, Spokane
Program Directors are under the direct supervision of the campus Dean of Academic Affairs or the Campus Executive Director. Program Directors I and II two responsible for oversight of diploma programs with less than 250 students (including active, LOA’s, NS/TO and externs) will devote up to 75% of their time to classroom teaching or oversight of externship students and externship sites within the specific program.
Program Directors I and II two responsible for oversight of diploma programs with more than 250 students, will devote no less than 50% of their assignment to providing administrative oversight of the program and may be scheduled for a classroom assignment or academic oversight of externship students up for the remainder of their assignment.
U.S. Education programs, offered through Apollo College and Western Career College, prepare students for careers in healthcare through certificate, diploma and associate degree programs. The colleges provide career-focused, outcome-based, post secondary education and training.
The Program Director is expected to participate in college governance, committees, and task forces. Program Directors are expected to achieve positive outcomes for stated program and course objectives and learning outcomes. Other duties include Related Educational Requirements such as class preparation, attending educational, and campus meeting, and various functions and duties directly related to the program or the operations of the campus.
Minimum requirements: Must meet current requirements for faculty and/or administrative positions as listed on “Minimum qualifications” for the specific program. Must have a thorough knowledge of the specific program requirements, accreditation and approval standards. Must demonstrate ability to teach from a standardized curriculum. Knowledge of Apollo College policies and procedures; strong leadership abilities; strong communication abilities; interpersonal skills; demonstrated organizational skills. Apply Online
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