This position is responsible for supporting the anesthesia service of the Veterinary Medical Center and includes hands-on patient care, teaching clinical skills in professional student rotations and in laboratory sessions. Additional duties include maintaining facilities according to organizational cleanliness standards, ordering or stocking supplies and accurate, confidential record keeping. Other duties may be assigned. The specific duties and work schedule will vary based on current needs.
Job Responsibilities
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70%- Teaching/Training
- Assist VMC leadership in identifying knowledge gaps of students, and staff
- Answer questions and explain or demonstrate procedures and equipment for interns, residents, veterinary technicians, DVM students
- Reinforce knowledge taught in the curriculum through cases and topics on clinics
- Work with students, staff and clinicians in a respectful and positive manner
- Lead student orientation on day one of rotation
- Assist with teaching including presenting, facilitating, coordinating student topic rounds, labs as well as in clinical and didactic activities
- Implementing structured training for DVM students
- Provide constructive, respectful, direct and in-the-moment feedback to DVM students
- Participate in cyclical reviews of feedback reports to identify trends and recommend/develop training content and procedure changes
- Responsible for building individual knowledge and skills in the areas of instructional leadership and workplace training
- Working with faculty to coordinate and schedule off clinic rotations for the advanced anesthesia students (AERC, Zoo cases, Labs)
- Demonstrate and guide students through advanced skills if qualified / trained (epidurals, arterial catheters, difficult intubation cases).
- Additional responsibility of overseeing students with more critical patients and higher ASA status
- Identifies appropriate cases for students
- Helps develop student schedule with floor runner to maximize student learning and flow for the day
- Works with floor runner to schedule cases tailored to the individual interests and needs of the advanced students
- Work with the advanced students to tailor an experience specific to their individual interests
- Provides individualized and advanced "mini-rounds"
- Assist in crafting and maintaining the Canvas sites for the the comparative and advanced anesthesia rotations
- Helps create training documents and resources for DVM students
- Receives accommodation letters from course coordinator and helps individualize workflow to students specific accommodations and making sure needs are met
- Assists clinicians in creating and keeping direct written feedback on student performance
- Helps enter and submit DVM student grades
- Performs weekly check ins with faculty and residents to ensure students are progressing appropriately through the rotation.
25%- Clinical/Direct Patient Care
- With the assistance of technician supervisors, direct and provide on-the-floor patient care and operational support in an assigned service
- Responsible to ensure that all services and supplies are charged for according to hospital fee schedule
5%- Other Duties
- Responsible for maintenance of specialized equipment
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Clinician(s) and Director
Work Environment
- This work is generally performed at The University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, and at the Veterinary Medical Center
- This work environment may included exposure to noise, bright/low lighting, temperature variations, and allergens such as mold, dust, hay and animal hair and dander
Work Schedule
- 40 hours/week
All required qualifications must be included in the application materials
Minimum/Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician program or equivalent, and certification/licensed as an MVMA/MAVT technician.
BA/BS plus at least two years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least six years. Leadership and/or teaching experience required, along experience assisting licensed DVMs with veterinary medical procedures, including anesthesia, pain management, and emergency/critical care. Must demonstrate a strong customer service mindset and excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Current VTS-Anesthesia certification or eligibility for VTS. Demonstrates knowledge of anesthesia and pain management, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead effectively within a hierarchical team structure. Advanced understanding of veterinary medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and proper restraint and handling of both large and small animals. Prior Lead Technician and/or mentorship experience preferred.
Physical requirements
Physical Requirements for Vet Techs and related animal handling positions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:
- Stand, walk, sit, push, pull
- Use hands to finger, hold, handle or feel animals or objects, tools or controls
- Reach with hands and arms
- Restrain animals with both hands and arms
- Climb stairs
- Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Talk or hear, taste or smell
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds with assistance
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Pay Range: $30.00 - $33.16/hr ; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type : Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
- Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.
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