ICU Veterinary Assistant - Full Time

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an ICU Veterinary Assistant for full-time, on-site work in the Small Animal Emergency Medicine Unit. The role supports clinicians, technicians and students while caring for animal patients, monitoring vital signs and preparing medications.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 6 months to 1 year of experience in a veterinary setting, with strong record-keeping and basic IT skills.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 6 months to 1 year veterinary practice experience.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and basic computer skills.
• Experience with animal handling and restraint preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor animal patients: temperature, pulse and respiration.
• Assist with IV fluid administration and medication orders.
• Walk animals outside and clean ward areas, stock supplies.
• Process lab samples and medication orders.
• Enter charges in the hospital information system.

Skills

Animal handling

Record keeping

Basic computer skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

6 months to 1 year veterinary practice experience

Tools

IV fluid pumps

EKG

Pulse oximeter

Doppler blood pressure

Job description

Working/Functional Title ICU Veterinary Assistant- Full 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.

The College's vision is to be the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service. Six goals, backed by specific strategies, guide our organization as we move forward. Read more at https ://cvm.msu.edu/about/strategic-planning-2021-26/goals to learn about the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine’s goals, strategies, and progress.

CVM Core Value of Diversity

We are committed to promoting the principles of equal opportunity and multiculturalism where all individuals are valued, respected, provided opportunity to flourish, and open doors in their pursuit of excellence. We encourage and welcome our community to share ideas with us surrounding opportunities to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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

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 April 29, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.