Dynamic Large Animal Veterinary Assistant & Teaching Lead

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital seeks Veterinary Assistant 1–3 to support Large Animal services. The position provides technical veterinary support to faculty, house officers, and students, assisting with appointments, procedures, and inpatient care in a busy, 24/7 hospital environment.

Candidates must have a degree in veterinary technology or related experience, be skilled in handling horses and livestock, follow infection control protocols, and be willing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in a relevant field or vet tech credentials.
• Experience with large animal handling and safety protocols.
• Able to follow hospital infection prevention procedures.
• Proficient in medical record keeping and charting.
• Willing to work holidays, nights, and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the Large Animal Hospital including emergencies.
• Support faculty, house officers, and students with procedures and treatments.
• Load/unload, admit, transfer, and discharge equine patients; prep areas.
• Maintain rooms, equipment, and biosecurity protocols; assist teaching.
• Participate in holiday, weekend, and on-call emergency coverage.

Skills

Large animal handling

Animal restraint

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Medical record keeping

Math for dosages

Equipment operation

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in veterinary science or related field

Associate's degree in veterinary technology

Vet tech credentials or equivalent

3+ years related work experience

Job description

Louisiana State University’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital seeks Veterinary Assistant 1–3 to support Large Animal services. The position provides technical veterinary support to faculty, house officers, and students, assisting with appointments, procedures, and inpatient care in a busy, 24/7 hospital environment.

Candidates must have a degree in veterinary technology or related experience, be skilled in handling horses and livestock, follow infection control protocols, and be willing to