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Under the direction of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, contributes to the health and wellbeing of patients by delivering outstanding, high quality veterinary technician services that meet the standards of the MVMA and MAVT as well as VMC standards and protocols. Competently performs radiologic diagnostic services such as Computed Tomography, Nuclear Scintigraphy, Ultrasound, and Radioiodine therapy. Competently assists Clinicians and other medical staff members with veterinary medical procedures. This will include and is not but are not limited to: radiography, surgical assisting, administering treatments, animal nursing, animal restraint and handling, clinical research, etc. within the assigned service area as well as across functions as needed. Performs at a higher level of veterinary technical expertise in the service area assigned, assisting with complex cases both independently and with some minimal supervision. Additional duties will include: Maintaining facilities according to VMC cleanliness standards and ordering and/or stocking supplies, accurate record keeping, assisting with training of veterinary technical students and other duties as assigned. The specific duties and work schedule will vary based on current needs.

Essential Functions

• Understands and is able to perform medical imaging studies, ultrasound diagnostic, and monitoring procedures associated with small animals
• Perform sedation monitoring on patients undergoing medical imaging studies
• Cross train in all medical imaging procedures and diagnostics
• With oversight by a DVM, applies clinical job knowledge and competence to treatment, and care.
• Provide excellent service to DVMs and medical teams to support quality patient care.
• Facilitate open communication and teamwork among clinical care team members (DVMs students, veterinary technicians, etc.) in support of positive patient outcomes and excellent patient care.
• Assist with quality control of radiographic equipment. Responsible for notifying appropriate repair personnel for equipment problems. Ensures equipment is clean and in working order.
• Must be able to restrain and handle animals and/or assist with animal restraint and handling.
• Assists with Medical Imaging office duties as needed.
• Under the direction of DVM applies clinical job knowledge and competence to the management of the patient.
• Delivers outstanding customer service including (for example) greeting and receiving patients and clients in a professional, caring and courteous manner, answering phone calls promptly, responding to clients, co-workers, and medical staff needs and requests, redirecting calls, etc.
• Answers questions and explains or demonstrates procedures and equipment for clients, residents, interns, senior veterinary students, and technician students; assists with teaching labs.
• Performs record-keeping tasks related to medical procedures, including recording of: procedures completed, supplies used, patient status, client communication, census information, etc.
• Understands, is proficient in, and can teach proper use of diagnostic/medical equipment used in the area of service.
• Maintains service area schedule.
• Responsible for ensuring that all services and supplies are charged according to the hospital fee schedule.
• Must adhere to VMC safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Must have the ability to work in a clinical setting

Other Functions 

• Assists in other service areas; develops skills that are cross functional and uses time efficiently including helping other areas of the hospital
• Participates in daily rounds when indicated
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Clinician, or Director

Work Environment 

• This work is generally performed at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, and at the Veterinary Medical Center. 
• This work environment may include exposure to noise, bright/low lighting, temperature variations, animal bodily fluids and waste, and allergens such as mold, dust, hay and animal hair and dander.

Work Schedule 

• Varies - some flexibility to meet internal and external client needs 

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications 

• Graduate of Veterinary Technician or equivalent program, Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of Minnesota, five years of experience in the veterinary medical field including at least 2 years assisting DVMs as a certified technician.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to be flexible to meet patient care needs
• Knowledge of veterinary medicine terminology
• Knowledge of proper restraint and handling of large and small animals
• Certified technician with certification recognized in Minnesota
• Five years of veterinary technician experience is preferred
• Proficiency with PC and software programs

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis in conjunction with Disability Services.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:

• stand; walk; sit; push, pull
• use hands to finger
• hold, handle or feel animals or objects, tools or controls