After-Hours Vet OR Circulator — Student (Emergency Surgery)

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (AUCVM) is seeking a veterinary student to serve as the operating room circulator for after-hours emergency cases in the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The role involves setting up the OR, assisting with patient positioning and aseptic prep, and maintaining supplies and records.

You will sign up for weeknights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule under the Small Animal Surgical Services supervisor, gaining hands-on exposure to

Qualifications

• The candidate is an AUCVM student in good academic standing with GPA 2.5 or higher.
• Availability for weeknights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule.
• Some surgical or emergency experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Sign up for on-call shifts for weeknights, weekends, and holidays for after-hours cases.
• Set up operating room after hours using aseptic technique.
• Assist with patient positioning and aseptic prep.
• Gown and glove in surgeons, residents, and students for surgery.
• Perform initial OR checklist with the surgeon to confirm patient and procedure identities.
• Open instrument packs and supplies using aseptic technique; retrieve items as needed.
• Maintain patient charge sheets.
• Clean and decontaminate the OR, equipment, and instruments after surgery.
• Prepare OR and emergency supplies for the next case.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Patient positioning

Team collaboration

Education

AUCVM student (1st/2nd year) with GPA 2.5+

Job description

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (AUCVM) is seeking a veterinary student to serve as the operating room circulator for after-hours emergency cases in the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The role involves setting up the OR, assisting with patient positioning and aseptic prep, and maintaining supplies and records.

You will sign up for weeknights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule under the Small Animal Surgical Services supervisor, gaining hands-on exposure to