Veterinary Technician (Small/Large Animal Versa) (West Lafayette, IN, US)Purdue University

Not-remote
Total comp
Expected total yearly pay with bonus and equity at target, including any base pay.
Salary
West Lafayette, IN

Job Summary

The Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is hiring for our Small/Large Animal Versa team. As a technician, you will have the opportunity to work with all of Purdue’s specialty departments in both the small animal and large animal hospitals, including Anesthesia and Surgery, Primary Care, Emergency/Critical Care, Large Animal Surgery and ICU, and Small Animal Internal Medicine. Versa Veterinary Technicians are assigned to the area in the hospital of greatest need and, through this opportunity, will utilize all of their skills and knowledge.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Imagine a career where every day brings new challenges, meaningful patient care, and the chance to shape the future of veterinary medicine. As a Small/Large Animal Versa Technician at Purdue, you’ll be a trusted member of our clinical team, working alongside and under the supervision of veterinarians to deliver exceptional care. You’ll sharpen your skills by performing medical calculations, administering medications, collecting laboratory samples, inducing and monitoring anesthesia, recognizing emergencies and providing life-saving treatment, evaluating and monitoring patients, and providing surgical nursing care. You’ll also inspire the next generation of veterinary professionals through hands-on clinical instruction for veterinary and veterinary nursing students, demonstrating proper use of basic equipment and instruments, performing and teaching basic medical procedures, and assisting Senior Technicians with critical patient monitoring. Your insights will matter, too: you’ll provide feedback to Senior Technicians and Clinicians on students’ behavior and knowledge in the hospital environment to support student grading. Here, your expertise makes a real difference for our patients, our students, and our community, and it’s all part of Purdue’s mission of learning, discovery, and impact.

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!

What We're Looking For:

Qualified candidates will need:

AAS in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program

Skills Needed:

Must become an RVT in Indiana within 12 months of hire.
Able to listen to and follow both verbal and written directions.
Must possess good oral and written communication skills with the ability to read and write in English.
Must possess a knowledge level enough to explain and demonstrate both routine and advanced veterinary medical concepts and procedures.

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