Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Veterinary Assistant (VA) position will provide support duties associated with the veterinary curriculum laboratories within the clinical skills lab and the student surgery lab of the College of veterinary Medicine. The VA will assist veterinary nurses veterinarians and veterinary students with shelter animal care and dog and horse teaching animal care during animal and dry teaching labs. The VA will maintain supplies and inventory set up and cleanup lab items clean lab areas and cages and make and repair simulation models. Cadaver handling laundry folding surgical pack assembly/sterilization admission/discharge of shelter patients and assisting in transport of teaching horses are additional duties.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; six months to one year of related work experience in a veterinary practice maintaining accurate records typing and basic computer skills; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of animal restraint for blood collection and IV catheter placement; knowledge of surgical instruments operating room etiquette and operating an autoclave; experience in an educational setting; and experience with computer programs such as Word and Excel.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume professional references
Work Hours
STANDARD 85
Description of End Date
Two years from hire date.
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Summary of Physical Demands
The veterinary Assistant will be lifting animal patients onto cages and medical equipment; carrying animals between cages and exam tables and gurneys; pushing carts containing animals and equipment to other units; climbing stairs carrying lab samples; restraining animals; preparing for medical procedures and treatments.
Summary of Health Risks
Caring for animals with potential TB and rabies risk; may wear a respirator
Bidding eligibility ends April 29 2025 at 11:55 P.M.
Employment Type
Full-Time
