Veterinary Technician/Nurse (Small Animal Primary Care)

The Small Animal Primary Care team at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital is growing! Do you love wellness care and your involvement in keeping pets healthy? Does veterinary dentistry get your heart racing? Do you want to work with exotics species and increase your skills and knowledge of a variety of different pets? Joining the Primary Care team allows you to work with an enthusiastic team focused on wellness, preventive care, dentistry, and exotics in a specialty hospital environment. You'll get to use your skills and knowledge to help shape the next class of veterinary and veterinary nursing students providing in-the-moment guidance and support to veterinary and veterinary nursing students. We are looking for someone with knowledge of preventive care, disease processes, COHAT, anesthesia, a great attitude, and a willingness to learn more. 

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• Shared Experiences: Purdue employees can celebrate the opportunity to collaborate with others, working alongside neighbors and friends
• The World from Where We Work: Purdue’s diverse community provides a work experience with a truly unique culture
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• Live, Learn & Grow: Purdue allows professional aspirations to thrive alongside employee wellbeing. The University is a haven for lifelong learners

What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology program
• Candidates must be registered in Indiana within twelve (12) months

 
Skills Needed:

• Ability to work under pressure in emergencies
• Strong oral/written communication skills; ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to handle the physical and emotional aspects of work in a veterinary hospital environment
• Ability to lift and carry 25-50 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

• Administrative and Operational Support 4
• Pay Band S055
• Job Code #20003410

Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php  

EOE / AA: 
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.