Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff
Union Position: Non-Union
Work Schedule: Standard College Hours, may require evening and weekend hours.
Number of Openings: 0
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Provides supervision to students of the veterinary technology program during laboratory class in Veterinary Science I (Small Animal Medicine), Veterinary Science II (Large Animal Medicine), VT 1600 (Veterinary Surgical Nursing and Assisting), VT 2610 (Veterinary Anesthesia, Analgesia and Dental Techniques) and VT 1700 (Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging). Assesses the health status of veterinary patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides supervision to veterinary technology students during client care in the aforementioned classes.
- Performs medical/dental/surgical assessment of veterinary technology patients.
- Authorizes veterinary technology program staff and students to treat patients.
- Properly manages any dental, medical or surgical emergencies.
- Interprets radiographs and conducts radiographic, pharmacological and surgical consultation with students.
- Authorizes medications, performs medical evaluations and treatments, performs surgeries, provides post-surgical care, checks emergency equipment, and handles and dispenses controlled drugs as appropriate.
- Willing to observe and sign off on student essential skills required for their graduation according to programmatic SOPs.
- Ability and willingness to keep track of the controlled drug log upholding to DEA regulations.
- Performs in accordance with USDA, IACUC, and AVMA requirements and guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) or VMD (Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris).
- Ohio license to practice veterinary medicine.
- Demonstrated proficiency in veterinary medicine.
- Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team.
- Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations.
- Willingness to interact with staff to ensure a satisfactory outcome for all patients.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Possess strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to promote student success.
- Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently.
- Demonstrated intermediate project management skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility and prioritizing ability.
- Possess working knowledge of veterinary concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
- Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity.
- Ability to collaborate, persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality.
- Ability to research and analyze issues and develop solutions.
- Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail.
COMPETENCIES
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
- Service Focus
- Communication
- Quality of Work
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated proficiency in veterinary surgery and medicine.
- Demonstrated experience in emergency management.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
(The 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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- The work is performed in a normal, veterinary office environment.
- The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
- Veterinary medicine involves a significant amount of physical activity and hands-on activities. Typically, the position requires physical restraint of animals and may require lifting weights up to 40 pounds.
Special Note: This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $60.00/hour.
Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.
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