Veterinary Specialist – Vcs
| Company | Washington State University |
|---|---|
| Location | Moscow, ID, USA |
| Salary | $4410 – $6384 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- An associate degree from an accredited school of animal technology, or registration, certification or licensure in an animal or veterinary technician field and one year full-time experience as a Veterinary Specialist 1; OR equivalent education/experience.
- Must meet the required criteria (WAC 246-935-060) to be eligible to sit for the Washington State veterinary technician exam and must pass the exam the first time it is available.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a medical, biological, or allied field, and two years of applicable experience; or graduation from a two-year veterinary technician program, and two years of working experience with laboratory animals, at least six months must include experience directing the work of others; OR equivalent education/experience.
- Licensed veterinary technician at time of hire. If not licensed in Washington State, must meet the required criteria (WAC 246-935-060) to be eligible to sit for the Washington State veterinary technician exam and must pass the exam the first time it is available.
Responsibilities
- Provide veterinary technical support and assist during examination, diagnostic procedures, induction, anesthesia, surgery and recovery of live animals in the CVM professional degree program laboratory teaching unit.
- Assist with setup, teaching and tear-down of laboratories in professional degree program.
- Teach DVM students and communicate with faculty and other staff regarding the delivery of laboratory curriculum and procurement of animals for the teaching program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience training and teaching students, interns and residents in specialty clinic setting.
- Experience working in a small animal and large animal veterinary setting preferred.
- 5 years of experience working with laboratory animals or in a veterinary clinic setting (preferred for Veterinary Specialist 3).