Cardiology Veterinary Nurse I

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardiology Veterinary Nurse position at MSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital delivers critical patient care for ill and injured animals, focusing in the Cardiology unit of the Small Animal Clinic. You will also instruct students, assist veterinary staff, and keep hospital areas clean and stocked with supplies.

The role requires veterinary technology education and a Michigan Veterinary Technician license or eligibility within one year, along with ability to lift and restrain animals and work a

Qualifications

• 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 work experience in extensive patient care, surgery, anesthesia, drug-dosing and sterilization.
• Experience using spreadsheet and word processing software; or an equivalent education/experience.
• Licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Michigan or attainment of such certification within one year from the date of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care for ill and injured animals in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
• Work primarily in the Cardiology unit of the Small Animal Clinic and support students, nurses and veterinarians.
• Instruct and demonstrate techniques to students; maintain supplies, equipment and cleanliness of hospital areas.

Skills

Patient care

Sterilization

Documentation

Communication

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

College/technical/vocational training in Veterinary Technology

Licensed Veterinary Technician in Michigan or eligibility

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Cardiology Veterinary Nurse

Position Summary

Provide patient care for ill and injured animals in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This position will primarily be working in the Cardiology unit of the Small Animal Clinic; instructs and demonstrates techniques to students; assists students, veterinary nurse and veterinarians in their work; 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, 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.

Desired Qualifications

Six months to one year as a veterinary technician in an educational setting

Experience in cardiology procedures is preferred

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

Three professional references.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL

Summary of Physical Demands

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

Summary of Health Risks

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

Bidding eligibility ends July 21, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.