ICU Veterinary Assistant

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center in East Lansing is seeking an ICU Veterinary Assistant for part-time shifts. The candidate will work on animal patients, monitor vital signs, assist clinicians and students in the Small Animal Emergency Medicine Unit, and support daily hospital operations.

The role requires a high school diploma and 6 months to 1 year of related veterinary experience, with proficiency in record-keeping and basic computer tasks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; six months to one year of related work experience in a veterinary practice, maintaining accurate records, typing and basic computer skills; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians, veterinary technicians and clinical students with animal patients in the Small Animal Emergency Medicine Unit.
• Monitor temperature, pulse and respiration; monitor IV fluid administration.
• Walk animals outside and assist with handling.
• Process lab samples and medication orders; enter charges in the hospital information system.
• Clean ward areas and stock supplies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Accurate record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

IV pumps

EKG

Pulse oximeter

Job description

Working/Functional Title

ICU Veterinary Assistant- Part Time

Position Summary

The successful candidate will work on animal patients; monitors temperature, pulse and respiration; monitors IV fluid administration; will walk animals outside; will clean ward areas, stock supplies; will process lab samples and medication orders; enters charges in the hospital information system; assists clinicians, veterinary technicians and clinical students with animal patients in the Small Animal Emergency Medicine Unit of the Veterinary Medical Center.

This position will fill 10 vacancies.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; six months to one year of related work experience in a veterinary practice, maintaining accurate records, typing and basic computer skills; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with general handling of cats and dogs; knowledge of animal restraint for blood collection and IV catheter placement; positioning for X-rays and IV fluid monitoring; previous exposure to monitoring equipment such as IV fluid pumps, EKG, Pulse oximeter and Doppler blood pressure.

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

Resume, Cover Letter and 3 Professional References

Work Hours

We are hiring for all shifts.

Website

WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL

Summary of Physical Demands

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

Summary of Health Risks

Potential exposure to animal or specimens with Mycobacterium bovis, work with animals or unfixed animal tissue, wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)

Bidding eligibility ends August 25, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: Aug 19, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 25, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time