• Assists Clinicians, clients and patients with receiving, assessment, work-up, discharge, etc., prepares patients for a variety of veterinary medical procedures including preparation for radiographic procedures, surgeries, catheterizations, venipunctures, vaccinations, anesthesia, intensive or emergency care; administration of medications and treatments, etc. 
• Provide excellent service to DVMâ™s and medical team that support quality patient care.
• Facilitate open communication and teamwork among clinical care team members (DVMâ™s students, veterinary technicians, etc.) in support of positive patient outcomes and excellent patient care
• Under the direction of DVMâ™s,  performs a variety of medical and diagnostic procedures depending upon clinical indications and area of service; may perform intravenous and related therapies (i.e. fluids, anesthesia, etc.),obtain fluid or tissue samples, perform biopsy techniques, etc.
• Administers medications, vaccinations, allergy testing and others as defined by the duty clinicians.
• With oversight by a 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 communications, census information, etc. 
• Responsible to ensure that all services and supplies are charged for according to hospital fee schedule.
• May prepare and maintain daily service schedule including facilities such as operating rooms, specialty areas, pharmacies, etc. 
• Must adhere to 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.
• Maintains a clean environment in hospital area and ensures that these areas are adequately ordered, stocked and that equipment is in working order. 
• Participates in daily rounds.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Clinician, or Clinical Manager.

Days/Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00pm to 8:30am 

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials 

Veterinary Technician: 

Graduate of Veterinary Technician or equivalent program. Must be eligible for certification through MVMA/MAVT within one year of employment. Must be able to restrain and handle animals and/or assist with animal restraint and handling.

Senior Veterinarian Technician:

Graduate of Veterinary Technician or equivalent program, certified as MVMA/MAVT technician or must be eligible to transfer certification or licensure to Minnesota. At least one year of veterinary technical experience. Ability to act independently with little or no supervision.  Must be able to restrain and handle animals and/or assist with animal restraint and handling.

Have any specific questions?  We would love to hear from you!  Contact us directly at:

Alecia Crum, Hospital Administrator, crum0127@umn.edu
Sara Rose, Director of Receiving Services, rose1774@umn.edu

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