Veterinary Technician1, 2, Or 3-food Animal

LSU Vet Med

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US
Not specified; benefits: health, life, dental, vis...
Expertise in handling livestock
Safe restraint of large animals
Adherence to infection control protocols
The position requires providing technical veterinary support to faculty, house officers, and students within a 24-hour, 365-day large animal hospital

Job Summary

  • The position requires providing technical veterinary support to faculty, house officers, and students within a 24-hour, 365-day large animal hospital.
  • Candidates must demonstrate expertise in safely handling potentially dangerous large animals and instructing veterinary students on proper restraint techniques.
  • LSU Vet Med offers outstanding benefits including health, life, dental, vision insurance, retirement options, and tuition exemptions for qualified positions.

Matching Summary

The position requires providing technical veterinary support to faculty, house officers, and students within a 24-hour, 365-day large animal hospital.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Health, life, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, wellness benefits, tuition exemption

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Expertise in handling livestock
  • Safe restraint of large animals
  • Adherence to infection control protocols
  • Ability to work nights weekends holidays
  • Capability to lift over 50 pounds

Nice-to-have

  • Experience teaching veterinary students
  • Professional client interaction skills
  • Familiarity with emergency response plans
  • Knowledge of biosecurity protocols

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in veterinary technology
  • CVT certification or equivalent experience
  • 3 to 7 years of relevant working experience depending on level
  • Valid U.S. work authorization required

Work Rights

Must have valid U.S. work authorization at time of hire

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