Veterinary Technician, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Academic Program, SVM

The Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Academic Program at St. George’s University (SGU) School of Veterinary Medicine, invites applicants for a full-time veterinary technician position at the University Small Animal Clinic (SAC).

St. George’s University is an international university located on the Caribbean island of Grenada. The SGU SAC provides high quality general and preventative care for routine patients and hospitalization facilities for critical and emergent patients. The SAC functions as a community practice and is considered an integral portion of the veterinary curriculum for all SGU veterinary students.

The successful applicant should possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and a positive attitude toward student enrichment in all aspects of veterinary medicine.

The primary responsibilities of the position include:

• providing direct animal care in a clinical environment
• treating / monitoring critically ill and emergent patients
• assisting with training of students in technical procedures, animal care, and handling
• rotating among treatment areas
• providing clinical assistance to faculty
• preparing animals for medical / surgical procedures
• administering therapeutic medicines / treatments as prescribed by veterinary staff
• setting up appropriate equipment and instruments
• preparing and labeling specimens
• client communication
• maintaining and stocking treatment areas
• preparing and submitting charges for services rendered

Rotating over-night shifts with weekend and some holiday commitment is required.

Required qualifications: Associate or Bachelors degree from a certified veterinary technology program with a strong knowledge base of ECC veterinary medicine (RVT, LVT, CVT or equivalent degree). The successful applicant should be highly skilled in performance of advanced nursing techniques, possess an ability to think and act independently, the ability to assess patient condition and initiate medical intervention in emergency patients, the ability to supervise and train junior technicians and veterinary students. Additional qualifications include an ability and interest to learn ECC medicine, advanced nursing skills and patient assessment, a willingness to receive work directions from others, function well as a team member and an ability to communicate effectively with peers, students, clinicians and clients. The applicant must possess a pleasant, positive, professional attitude in all interactions with members of the SAC and faculty of the university.

Preferred qualifications: Certification or eligibility for Veterinary Technician Specialist (Anesthesia, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine), 3-5 years experience in a veterinary teaching hospital or progressive small animal veterinary hospital, MS or BS.

Technical skills required include: IV catheterization, phlebotomy, dosage calculations, fluid therapy, intubation, anesthesia and monitoring.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested applicants are invited to submit an online application to include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and contact information for three references. SGU is an EO / Equal Access Employer.

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