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Position Information
Position Title
Surgery Technician
Department
DeBusk Vet Teaching Center
Position Category
Staff Full Time
Job Description
The Surgery Technician is responsible for meeting the day to day requirements of all facilities, functions, and laboratory supplies that fall under the supervision of the CVM Surgery Program and CVM Spay/Neuter Program. This person will assist in the supervision of lab and clinical activities for assigned surgery courses and educational activities under the direction of the designated faculty. Preparation of these laboratories might include organization of resources including: faculty, animals, student groups, equipment for laboratory, medications, DEA controlled drugs, and consumables. The Surgery Technician will have direct responsibility in planning labs and oversight of equipment inventory.
Required Qualifications
A.S., A.A.S., or B.S. in Veterinary Technology and in good professional standing.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of one-year clinical experience in various settings, a minimum of one-year laboratory teaching experience college/school of veterinary medicine, communicate and work well with faculty, staff and students, be knowledgeable and proficient concerning the essential tasks performed by veterinary technicians/technologists as they work under the supervision of a veterinarian, & a working knowledge of computers and basic programs such as Word and Excel.
Physical Demands
Campus
Virginia
Job Duty
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promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large;
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promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;
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participate on university committees;
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assist the designated Faculty to provide surgery related clinical and lab experiences for students in an efficient, professional, and authoritative manner;
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assists in preparing operating rooms for complex surgical procedures and communicate well with veterinarians and veterinary technician staff;
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assist in the education of the student under the direction of designated faculty while the student learns the veterinary medical clinical skills process as he/she acquires the knowledge, understanding, and the entry-level skills required of veterinarians;
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maintain controlled drugs and surgical records; spay/neuter medical records; and evaluations of the students for the activities during the surgical clinical experiences;
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ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical student activities;
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oversee medical records of animals that are used in teaching, comply with all IACUC guidelines;
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completion of required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University;
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other duties as assigned
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S05432P
Job Open Date
08/10/2026
Job Close Date
12/16/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Quicklink for Posting
https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/45612
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