Veterinary Nurse I OrthopedicsSurgery

Working/Functional Title

Veterinary Nurse I - Orthopedics/Surgery

Position Summary

Provides patient care for ill and injured animals in the Surgery unit of the Veterinary Medical Center. This position works primarily in the operating rooms of the Small Animal Clinic with occasional work in both the soft tissue and orthopedic outpatient departments. The position instructs and demonstrates techniques to students assists students and clinicians in their work and maintains supplies equipment and cleanliness of hospital areas.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college technical or vocational school in Veterinary Technology; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in extensive patient care surgery anesthesia drug-dosing and sterilization; experience in the use of spreadsheet and word processing software. Requires experience in a veterinary hospital research setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience; licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Michigan or attainment of such certification within one year from date of employment.

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

Cover letter

Resume

Three professional references

Work Hours

Work hours are 8am-5pm with occasional hours after 5pm.

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of Physical Demands

May lift patients up to 50 pounds individually: 150 pounds as a team. May move equipment through pushing pulling up to 200 pounds.

Summary of Health Risks

Working with animals or unfixed tissue. May wear respirator. Possible exposure to zoonotic diseases.

Bidding eligibility ends April 14 2026 at 11:55 P.M.