Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Assistant CARE
Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Assistant CARE
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$ 16 - 19
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Large Animal Hospital Veterinary Assistant (CARE)
Duties include cleaning and maintenance of patient care and holding areas and equipment; preparing and sanitizing hospital facilities; stocking and monitoring supplies. This individual would also work with a team to assist with anesthetic induction and recovery of large animal patients (mostly horses) for surgery and other procedures including MRI CT Radiology etc. The individual will also assist in movement of patients in and out of OR MRI and CT and assist in cleaning and maintenance of anesthetic induction/recovery suites and associated equipment. The individual also assists with feeding exercising grooming restraint and handling patients for examination and diagnostic procedures. This requires an individual to have extensive experience working with all breeds of horses and their breed specific physical and behavioral traits. This is a physically demanding position requiring extensive strength and agility. The individual should genuinely care about people and animals be outgoing enthusiastic and a team player. They should endeavor to learn new things quickly adapt to a changing environment and express a positive attitude in their daily work. This is a fulltime benefited position and is considered essential personnel. This position requires a post offer health assessment.
$16$19 may be eligible for addl shift differentials
High school diploma or equivalent and two 2 years of experience loading unloading restraining and handling horses and one 1 year of experience utilizing equipment in farm facility maintenance.
Relevant experience within the past 5 years.
3 years or greater relevant experience in the care and handling of horses and other large animals.
Previous experience working in equine hospital/clinic environment.
Previous experience in equine anesthetic recovery.
General understanding of equipment used in a veterinary medical teaching hospital.
Knowledge and ability to operate a forklift tractors and material handling equipment.
This is a CARE position offering limited benefits including health insurance and paid time off. When appropriate certifications are achieved promotional opportunities to a level II title may be available. This position will also become eligible for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan. In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans preference. If you are claiming Veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veterans Preference Pagefor more specific information.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Employment Type
Full-Time
