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Veterinary Nurse I - Anesthesia FT1

  • East Lansing, Michigan, United States
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital 10046906
  • Area of Interest: Veterinary/Animal Care
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
  • Group: Clerical Technical- CT
  • Union/Non-Union: Union

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  • Support Staff
  • Opening on: Mar 5 2025
  • Closing at: Jun 5 2025 - 23:55 EDT
  • 10
  • Salary Commensurate with Experience
  • College Of Veterinary Medicine
  • 1025906

Working/Functional Title

Veterinary Nurse-Anesthesia FT1

Position Summary

Provides patient care for ill and injured animals in the Anesthesia unit of the Veterinary Medical Center. This position works in both the Large and Small Animal clinics. This position will be utilized for their technical/nursing abilities including but not limited to performing all aspects of anesthetizing patients (premedication, induction, anesthetic maintenance/monitoring, recovery), conscious sedation, pre and post operative patient care, analgesia, venipuncture, IVC placement, and much more on a wide variety of small and large animal patients. Other working responsibilities include instructing and demonstrating techniques to students and assisting clinicians, while also maintaining supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of the anesthesia hospital areas. If necessary, may join the rotation schedule for overnight/weekends in our support center. 

This posting will fill two (2) vacancies.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school in Veterinary Technology/Nursing. Six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in extensive patient care, emergency/critical care, surgery, anesthesia, drug-dosing, and sterile techniques. Licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Michigan or attainment of such certification within one year from date of employment.

Desired Qualifications

Experience as a veterinary technician in an educational setting.

Experience in Electronic Medical Records software, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume, Cover letter, and 3 Professional References

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL

Summary of Physical Demands

The veterinary technician/nurse will be lifting animal patients onto cages and medical equipment; carrying animals between cages and exam tables and gurneys; pushing carts containing animals and equipment to other units; climbing stairs carrying lab samples; restraining animals; preparing for medical procedures and treatments. Lift animals up to 50lbs individually and up to 150lbs as a team.

Summary of Health Risks

Potential exposure to animals or specimens with Mycobacterium

Work with animals or unfixed tissue

Wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)

Bidding eligibility ends March 11, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.

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