Veterinary Nurse I - Orthopedics/Surgery

Veterinary Nurse I - Orthopedics/Surgery

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. 

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.

Experience as a veterinary technician in an educational setting.

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.

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STANDARD 8-5

CVM.MSU.VMC.EDU/HOSPITAL

Lifting up to 50lbs individually or up to 150lbs as a team.

Will be required to lift medical equipment and animals into cages; carry animals between cages and exam tables/gurneys; push carts containing animals and
equipment to other areas of the hospital; climb stairs carrying lab samples; restrain animals.

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

Advertised: Aug 26, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 1, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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