Veterinary Technician 1, 2, or 3-Kennels/Laundry/Shared Services
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Full-Time
Competitive
OfficeExecutive
The Laundry/Kennel Technician supports daily operations within LSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital by maintaining kennel upkeep, ensuring proper and efficient handling of laundry, and assisting with cleanliness in patient care areas. Responsibilities include washing and distributing towels, fleeces and other linens, cleaning cages and treatment areas, restocking supplies, and supporting veterinary staff with basic animal care tasks.
This position extends to Shared Services by providing technical assistance and operational support as assigned across multiple services within the hospital. This role requires attention to detail, reliability, the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and patient care.
Veterinary Technician 1:
45%-Assist with general hospital sanitation. Primary responsibilities in laundry upkeep and distribution, kennel cleaning, and supporting the routine cleaning and disinfection of exam rooms. Assist with developing and following a cleaning schedule for room fogging and cage door washing throughout patient wards.
25%-As assigned, provide coverage for service technicians during their absence by assisting with patient care, sample collection and submission, patient restraint, and coordination of diagnostic requests. Maintain a basic working knowledge of specialized equipment used in each service area. When appropriate, communicate with the primary service technician and service clinicians, and maintain accurate records to ensure seamless transitions when rotating on and off each service.
15%-Assist with monitoring inventory levels in treatment rooms, patient care areas, and the laundry room, restocking supplies as needed to maintain hospital readiness. Communicate with hospital supply personnel to coordinate orders and ensure adequate linen inventory is maintained.
10%-Work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned. Assist with blood bank on-call and emergency response shifts in the SAICU / SAER as assigned.
5%-Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be actively licensed with the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
Preferred Qualifications:
Actively licensed with the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Registered Veterinary Technician and one year of related experience; Fear Free Certified.
Veterinary Technician 2:
45%-Perform general hospital sanitation. Primary responsibilities in laundry upkeep and distribution, kennel cleaning, and supporting the routine cleaning and disinfection of exam rooms. Develop and follow a cleaning schedule for room fogging and cage door washing throughout patient wards.
25%-As assigned, provide coverage for service technicians during their absence by performing patient care, sample collection and submission, patient restraint, and coordination of diagnostic requests. Maintain a basic working knowledge of specialized equipment used in each service area. When appropriate, communicate with the primary service technician and service clinicians, and maintain accurate records to ensure seamless transitions when rotating on and off each service.
15%-Monitor inventory levels in treatment rooms, patient care areas, and the laundry room, restocking supplies as needed to maintain hospital readiness. Communicate with hospital supply personnel to coordinate orders and ensure adequate linen inventory is maintained.
10%-Work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned. Participate in blood bank on-call and emergency response shifts in the SAICU / SAER as assigned.
5%-Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be actively licensed with the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Registered Veterinary Technician and have two years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Actively licensed with the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Registered Veterinary Technician and three years of related experience; Fear Free Certified.
Veterinary Technician 3:
45%-Perform general hospital sanitation; instruct others on procedures and protocols. Primary responsibilities in laundry upkeep and distribution, kennel cleaning, and supporting the routine cleaning and disinfection of exam rooms. Develop and follow a cleaning schedule for room fogging and cage door washing throughout patient wards.
25%-As assigned, provide coverage for service technicians during their absence by performing and instructing techniques in patient care, sample collection and submission, patient restraint, and coordination of diagnostic requests. Maintain a basic working knowledge of specialized equipment used in each service area. When appropriate, communicate with the primary service technician and service clinicians, and maintain accurate records to ensure seamless transitions when rotating on and off each service.
15%-Monitor inventory levels in treatment rooms, patient care areas, and the laundry room, restocking supplies as needed to maintain hospital readiness. Communicate with hospital supply personnel to coordinate orders and ensure adequate linen inventory is maintained. Instruct others on proper procedures and protocols.
10%-Work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned. Participate in blood bank on-call and emergency response shifts in the SAICU / SAER as assigned.
5%-Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be actively licensed with the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Registered Veterinary Technician and have four years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Actively licensed with the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine as a Registered Veterinary Technician and five years of related experience; Fear Free Certified.
Special or Physical Qualifications:
May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, holidays, on-call, and emergency response.
Safety and Security Sensitive Job -Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
Essential Personnel - This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.
Requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching (above shoulder), reaching (below shoulder), vision (near sight), vision (far sight), climbing, crawling, twisting, pushing/pulling, grasping, squatting, lifting more than 50 pounds, and lifting less than 50 pounds.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
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