Ambulatory LVT - College of Veterinary Medicine

JOB SUMMARY:

The Ambulatory LVT supports the operations of the Clemson CVM Ambulatory Services. This position ensures the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations, performs licensed veterinary technician duties, and provides operational support to the team of veterinary professionals in the Ambulatory Services area. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

JOB DUTIES:

20% - Essential - Client Relations:

Collaborate with veterinarians to develop client education programs and outreach initiatives with involvement from professional veterinary students. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with ambulatory services and communicate with supervisor regarding escalating client issues and/or concerns as needed. 60% - Technical Support:

Support the daily operations of the ambulatory services area, ensuring efficient workflow and excellent customer service. 

Accompany the on-duty veterinarian on calls to perform veterinary technician duties, ranging from animal restraint to assisting with medical procedures, including participation in a rotating after-hours schedule.

Assist in the clinical education and hands-on training of professional veterinary students, including contributing to orientation, delivering course content, and providing guidance in areas relevant to licensed veterinary technicians.

Assist veterinarians with data entry into the EMR software program, both during and outside of service calls. 

Maintain inventory and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for ambulatory services area and communicate with supervisor when inventory is low. 

Collaborate with the supervisor to manage ambulatory services area operations, including scheduling appointments, responding promptly to client inquiries and emergencies. 20% - Quality Assurance & Compliance:

Utilize quality assurance measures to maintain high standards of care in the veterinary ambulatory services area and recommend improvements as needed.

Implement, monitor, and evaluate protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, promote the safety of veterinarians, students, staff, clients, and animals.

Assist supervisor with compliance with regulatory requirements, including licensing, accreditation, and record-keeping. 

 

 

JOB CODE:

LA20

 

 

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Regular FTE Staff

 

 

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in animal husbandry, agriculture or a related field and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience in animal care or agricultural research may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

2+ years of directly related experience, such as experience in large animal ambulatory practice and/or experience working with large animals in a farm setting.

Active SC Licensed Veterinary Technician or eligibility to gain licensure.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$37,200.00 - $50,000.00
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

 

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fiscal Responsibilities: Fiscal responsibilities for the department's budget, including but not limited to, financial planning and managing fund allocation

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Recognize or inspect visually: 25% Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 25% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 25% Move, transport, raise or lower 30lbs or less: 25%

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids): 60%

 

 

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

 

 

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

$37,200.00 - $48,300.00

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

 

 

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

  

 

JOB LOCATION:

Pendleton, SC

  

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open until filled.

 

 

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact hrjob@clemson.edu with any questions or issues.

 

 

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.