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Animal Care Technician

West Lafayette, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

The Purdue Veterinary Hospital highly values the exceptional skills and knowledge our staff brings to our hospital, benefiting our students and patients alike. Located in the picturesque town of West ...

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AspectFull Time Purdue Animal HospitalVeterinary Technician
CredentialsVeterinary degree or certification, state licensureLicensed or certified veterinary technician (CVT, LVT, RVT)
Work EnvironmentAnimal hospital, clinical setting, team-based careAnimal hospital, assisting veterinarians, patient care
Employer & IndustryVeterinary clinics, animal hospitals, academic institutionsVeterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities

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Veterinary Technician/Nurse (Large Animal Hospital)

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Purdue University rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

312th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Veterinary Technician/Nurse (Large Animal Hospital)
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Purdue University Veterinary Hospital is looking for enthusiastic credentialed veterinary technicians to join our Large Animal team. This team works closely with both equine and farm animal patients, assisting with a wide variety of medicine cases, urgent and recheck appointments, emergency cases, and hospitalized patient treatments. Duties may include math calculations, administering medications, obtaining laboratory samples, assisting with induction of general anesthesia, emergency recognition, and patient treatment, intensive care patient evaluation and monitoring, and surgical nursing.
The veterinary technicians at Purdue have the opportunity to continually learn new skills and techniques. This knowledge leads to teaching those skills to veterinary and veterinary nursing students. The Purdue Veterinary Hospital values credentialed veterinary technicians for the skill and knowledge they bring to the hospital, students, and patients. Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a beautiful campus that supports both a College of Veterinary Medicine as well as an Associate and Bachelor degree program in Veterinary Nursing. All veterinary nurses in the hospital teach and mentor students throughout the year. As a university employee, veterinary staff are afforded a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.
About Us:
The Purdue Veterinary Hospital highly values credentialed veterinary technicians for the exceptional skills and knowledge they bring to our hospital, benefiting our students and patients alike. Located in the picturesque town of West Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue University boasts a stunning campus that houses both a renowned College of Veterinary Medicine and comprehensive Associate and Bachelor degree programs in Veterinary Nursing. Our veterinary nurses play a crucial role in teaching and mentoring students throughout the year, shaping the future of veterinary care. As a member of our university staff, you'll enjoy a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. Join us and be part of a community dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine and education!
Join our team and enjoy a welcome bonus! When you join this position, you'll receive a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions, and a $3,000 signing bonus
What We're Looking For:
  • Graduate of AVMA accredited veterinary technology program
  • Must be RVT in Indiana within 12 months of starting employment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Willing to teach clinical skills and concepts to students
  • Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations

Nice to Have:
  • Experience working with horses, cows, pigs, goats, and sheep
  • Experience working in a veterinary teaching hospital or specialty veterinary hospital

Career Stream
Administrative and Operational Support 3
  • Pay Band S045
  • Job Code #20003409

Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
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