Veterinary Care Assistant - Large Animal (Temp)

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The College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join the Large Animal team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist in the provision of care to ill and injured animals as well as providing assistance to clinicians, staff and professional students in the day to day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center.

• Provide basic patient care functions

• Assist with patient assessment, restraint, and treatments 

• Comfort, groom, and care for hospitalized patients

• Monitor patients and notify higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms

• Transport patients within the Veterinary Medical Center

• Stock supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment

• Clean and disinfect treatment areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease

• Carry out prescribed bedding

• Walk patients and provide clean housing, food, and water at all times

• Perform daily cleaning of outdoor areas and VMC entrances

• Clean all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.; notify supervisor of need for non-routine repairs

• Assist with laundry

• Provide clerical support when necessary

• Assist in the collection of lab specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing

• Assist with training student employees in prescribed care of animals

• Other duties as assigned

Hiring Range: $18.00 - $20.82

Physical Requirements:

Standing for long periods of time 

Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 75 pounds 

Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases 

Exposure to needle sticks 

Hazardous chemicals, and/or bio hazard waste 

Minimum Requirements:  

Large animal handling experience 

Desired Experience:  

One year experience working in a veterinary hospital or veterinary practice 

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