Tufts University

Research university in Medford, MA

Large Animal Veterinary Technician 1 - Livestock

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWoodstock, CT, USA$23 - $31.70In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
Two years of experience as a veterinary assistant or technician, or similar technician experience, is required.
Familiarity with veterinary and medical terminology, pharmacology, and animal behavior is required.
Demonstrated experience handling horses and livestock is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Provide in-house technical support, including equipment maintenance, preparation of surgery packs, laundry, and haul-in area maintenance.
Complete diagnostic testing ordered by clinicians, including bench-top laboratory tests such as complete blood count, chemistry, and McMasters fecal testing; plate and interpret milk cultures.
Prepare samples and complete paperwork for shipment of biological samples as ordered by clinicians.
Train as backup veterinary support for selected assisted reproductive procedures, such as cattle embryo transfers and laparoscopic artificial insemination of sheep and goats.
Assist with inventory of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals on veterinary trucks.
Clean and maintain clinical areas, with primary oversight of haul-in procedure space.
Identify malfunctioning clinical equipment and assist with scheduling and packing it for service.
Process laundry and prepare surgical packs.
Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital to coordinate and prioritize patient care.
Provide secondary support to Client Relations staff by taking inbound phone calls and assisting with triage; cross-train with other office and technical staff to cover busy periods and scheduled or unscheduled absences.
Schedule and complete follow-up calls to clients as directed by clinicians, and schedule return visits when needed or requested.
Under clinician direction, communicate treatment plans to clients and review discharge instructions, including medication administration.
Enter medical records and billing for appointments supported, as directed by a clinician.
Become familiar with United States Department of Agriculture regulations for animal transport, including required testing and official identification, and guide clients requesting certificates of veterinary inspection.
Collect and enter client details required for each transport, translate them into paper forms or the Global Vet Link online database, check accuracy, and process certificates for veterinarian signatures.
Cross-train with other clinic support staff to fill in as needed for staff shortages.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Practice Administrator and senior technicians.
Work a typical eight-hour shift between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; some overtime may apply with advance notice.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with the geography of the Tufts Veterinary Field Service area (Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island) is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.
Experience using or navigating veterinary practice management software, Microsoft Office, and medical diagnostic equipment such as radiograph, ultrasound, and gastroscope systems is preferred.

Overview

The Department of Ambulatory Medicine and Theriogenology is home to Tufts Veterinary Field Service (TVFS), the largest mobile large animal practice in the Northeast providing primary care and emergency/after hours services. The 11 veterinarians in the section make approximately 4,600 farm calls per year, and tend to over 30,000 cows, 2,500 horses, and 2500 sheep/goats/alpacas/llamas.

What You'll Do

Under limited supervision, the veterinary technician provides skilled administrative and technical support for the busy large animal and multi-disciplinary ambulatory practice of eleven veterinarians. The veterinary technician is a crucial team member that supports other technicians and veterinarians in the office and on-farm as required, providing quality veterinary care to a demanding clientele and providing optimum learning experience for professional veterinary students enrolled in a demanding curriculum.

Technical:
- Provide in-house technical support including equipment maintenance, preparation of surgery packs, laundry, and haul-in area maintenance.
- Complete diagnostic testing as ordered by clinicians including bench-top lab tests (CBC, chemistry, McMasters fecal), plate and interpret milk cultures.
- Prepare samples and complete paperwork for shipment of biological samples as ordered by clinicians.
- Train as back-up veterinary support for selective assisted reproductive procedures such as cattle embryo transfers and laparoscopic artificial insemination of sheep and goats.
Maintenance:
- Assist with inventory of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals on veterinary trucks.
- Clean and maintain clinical areas, with primary oversight of haul-in procedure space.
- Facilitate the maintenance of clinical equipment by identifying malfunctioning equipment and assist in scheduling/packing up for service.
- Process laundry and prepare surgical packs.
Communication and Document Management:
- Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital to coordinate and prioritize patient care.
- Provide secondary support to Client Relations staff for taking inbound phone calls/assist with triaging. Cross-train with other office and technical staff to cover busy times of the day, and during scheduled or unscheduled absences.
- Schedule and complete follow-up calls to clients as directed by clinicians. Schedule return visits when needed/requested.
- Under direction of clinicians, effectively communicate with clients to explain treatment plans and review discharge instructions including medication administration.
- Enter medical records and billing for appointments supported, as directed by clinician.
- Become familiar with USDA regulations for animal transport, including required testing and official identification and provide guidance to clients requesting certificates of veterinary inspection. Collect and enter all details from clients as required for each transport, translate into paper forms or into Global Vet Link online database, check for accuracy, and process certificates (paper or digital) for signing by veterinarians.
Other:
- Cross train with other clinic support staff to fill in as needed for staff shortages.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Practice Administrator and senior technicians.
Typical 8-hour shift between 8a-5p. Some overtime may apply with advanced notice.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

High School Diploma
2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant or technician, or similar technician experience.
Familiarity with veterinary and medical terminology, pharmacology and animal behavior
Demonstrated experience handling horses and livestock
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with geography of TVFS service area (CT, MA, RI)
Customer service experience
Experience using/navigating veterinary practice management software, Microsoft Office suite, and medical diagnostic equipment (radiograph, ultrasound, gastroscope systems).

Pay Range

Minimum $23.00, Midpoint $27.25, Maximum $31.70

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

About the Company

Tufts University

Research university in Medford, MA

Tufts University is a private research university headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through schools in the Boston area and beyond.

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