Part-Time Anesthesia CVT (Temporary Nonexempt)

About the Job

Essential Functions

• With oversight by a DVM, anesthetize, monitor, and treat anesthesia patients: canine, feline, equine, bovine, caprine, ovine, and other exotic species.
• Prepares patients for a variety of veterinary medical procedures, radiographic procedures, catheterizations, venipunctures, anesthesia, administration of medications and treatments, post-operative care, etc.
• Under the direction of DVM's, perform, teach, and train veterinary procedures to veterinary students, orient and evaluate students to service areas.
• Provide excellent service to DVM's and medical teams that support quality patient care.
• Facilitate open communication and teamwork among clinical care team members (DVM's students, veterinary technicians, etc.) in support of positive patient outcomes and excellent patient care.
• Must be able to restrain and handle animals and/or assist with animal restraint and handling.
• With oversight by a DVM performs complex patient care procedures depending upon clinical indications and area of service; may perform intravenous and related therapies (i.e. fluids, chemotherapies, and anesthesia), obtain fluid or tissue samples, perform biopsy techniques, etc.
• Under the direction of DVM's perform and assist with special procedures.
• Liaison between clinicians, clients and staff.
• Assists clinicians, clients and patients with triage, assessment, work-up, discharge, etc.
• Administers medications as defined by the duty clinicians.
• Applies clinical job knowledge and competence to the management of the patient.
• Reports changes in patient status to Clinician
• Participates in CPR
• Delivers outstanding customer service including (for example) greeting and receiving patients and clients in a caring and courteous manner, answering phone calls promptly, responding to clients, co-workers, and medical staff needs and requests, redirecting calls, etc.
• Answers questions and explains or demonstrates procedures and equipment for residents, interns, senior veterinary students, and technician students.
• Performs record-keeping tasks related to medical procedures, including recording of: procedures completed, supplies used, patient status, client communications, census information, etc.
• Responsible to ensure that all services and supplies are charged according to hospital fee schedule.
• Must have the ability to work in a clinical setting.
• Must adhere to VMC safety and infection control policies and procedures.

Other Functions

• Assists in other service areas; develops skills that are cross functional and uses time efficiently including helping other areas of the hospital.
• Maintains a clean environment in the hospital area and ensures that these areas are adequately ordered, stocked and that equipment is in working order.
• Participates in daily rounds.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Clinician, or Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills (is courteous, respectful, trustworthy, keeps commitments, has a strong work ethic).
• Effectively uses time management tools.
• Highly adaptable, and works with integrity.
• Must possess a teaching and service orientation as well as a positive attitude.
• Ability to perform veterinary technical skills at an advanced level with little or no oversight.
• Uses resources wisely and is available and approachable to his/her team.
• Communicates (speaks/listens/responds) in a positive and timely manner to staff, coworkers and supervisor.
• Looks for and supports quality improvement, supports the mission and values of the VMC and displays organizational citizenship behavior.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This will be determined on a case by case basis in conjunction with Disability Services.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; push, pull
• Use hands to finger, hold, handle or feel animals or objects, tools or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Restrain animals with both hands and arms
• Climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk or hear; taste or smell
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

This work is generally performed at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Medical Center.

This work environment may include exposure to noise, bright/low lighting, temperature variations, animal bodily fluids and waste, and allergens such as mold, dust, hay and animal hair and dander.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8am-430pm, one week per month through the summer

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of Veterinary Technician or equivalent program
• Certified as MVMA/MAVT technician
• Five years of experience in the veterinary medical field including at least 2 years assisting DVM's as a certified technician
• Ability to act independently with little or no supervision

Preferred Qualifications/Selection Criteria

• Problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of veterinary medicine terminology
• Knowledge of proper restraint and handling of large and small animals
• A willingness to be flexible to meet patient care needs
• Certified technician with certification recognized in Minnesota
• Two years of veterinary technical experience preferred
• Proficiency with PC and software programs.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $33.75/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nations most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).