Veterinary Technician - Livestock

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, 850 sheep, 800 goats, and 800 llamas or alpacas.

What You'll Do

Under limited supervision, provides skilled administrative and technical support for the bovine, equine and small ruminant busy multi-species and multi-disciplinary ambulatory practice of 11 veterinarians. Be a crucial team member to support other technicians and veterinarians in the office and on-farm as required to provide quality veterinary care to a demanding clientele and provide an optimum learning experience for professional veterinary students enrolled in a demanding curriculum.

Essential Functions as a Veterinary Technician for the Tufts Field Service will be :

Technical Duties :

• Assist clinicians with technical procedures in the field, primarily equine-related, and with haul-in appointments, as needed. Including, but not limited to, equine endoscopy / gastroscopy, equine and livestock radiographs and ultrasound.
• Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital to coordinate and prioritize patient care.
• Complete diagnostic testing as ordered by clinicians, including bench-top lab tests.

Maintenance Duties :

Miscellaneous Duties :

Process laundry, prepare surgical packs, maintain haul-in.

This description is not intended to be all-inclusive and an employee may perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements :

Pay Range

Minimum $22.50, Midpoint $26.80, Maximum $31.10

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