Job Summary
The Purdue Veterinary Hospital is looking for a credentialed veterinary technician for our Equine and Farm Animal ICU. This role will focus on inpatient treatments and involves physical exams, critical patient monitoring, medication calculation and administration, and patient status communication with veterinarians, students, and veterinary technicians. We are looking for someone with a passion for patient care, the desire to think on their feet, and someone who enjoys learning and teaching on every shift. This schedule is made up of rotating 10-hour shifts that will include overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.
The veterinary technicians at Purdue Veterinary Hospital have the opportunity to continually learn new skills and techniques. This knowledge leads to teaching those skills to veterinary and veterinary nursing students. We are looking for someone with a background in handling both equine and farm animal species as well as a good base knowledge of inpatient treatments.
About Us:
The Purdue Veterinary Hospital values credentialed veterinary technicians for the skill and knowledge they bring to the hospital, students, and patients. Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a beautiful campus that supports both a College of Veterinary Medicine as well as an Associate and Bachelor degree program in Veterinary Technology.. All veterinary technicians in the hospital teach and mentor students throughout the year. As a university employee, veterinary staff are afforded a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.
Join our team and enjoy a welcome bonus! When you join this position, you’ll receive a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions, and a $3,000 signing bonus
What We're Looking For:
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Must be RVT in Indiana within 12 months of starting employment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Willing to teach clinical skills and concepts to students
- Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations
Nice to Have:
- Experience working with horses, cows, pigs, goats, and sheep
- Experience working in a veterinary teaching hospital or specialty veterinary hospital
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan