ICU Veterinary Assistant - Full Time

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University’s Veterinary Medical Center seeks an ICU Veterinary Assistant for a full-time role. You will assist animal patients, monitor vitals, IV fluids, process lab samples and medication orders, and help clinicians, technicians and students in the Small Animal Emergency Medicine Unit.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and 6–12 months of related veterinary experience, strong record-keeping and basic computer skills; lifting up to 50 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6–12 months of related veterinary experience or training.
• Ability to document accurately and use basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist animal patients and monitor vitals (temp, pulse, respiration).
• Monitor IV fluids and assist with medication orders.
• Process lab samples and enter charges in the hospital information system.
• Assist clinicians, veterinary technicians, and clinical students in the ICU unit.
• Walk animals outside and maintain clean, stocked ward areas.

Skills

Typing

Basic computer skills

Record keeping

Animal handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital Information System

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.

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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.