ICU Veterinary Assistant - Full Time

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as an ICU Veterinary Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in caring for animal patients. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, assisting veterinary professionals in the Small Animal Emergency Medicine Unit. You'll engage in tasks like monitoring vital signs, administering IV fluids, and maintaining accurate records. If you're passionate about animal care and eager to contribute to a team dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

Qualifications

• Knowledge acquired through high school education and related work experience.
• Ability to handle cats and dogs, and knowledge of animal restraint.

Responsibilities

• Monitor animal patients and assist clinicians in the Veterinary Medical Center.
• Process lab samples, medication orders, and maintain ward areas.

Skills

Animal Handling

Basic Computer Skills

Record Keeping

IV Catheter Placement

Monitoring Equipment

Education

High School Education

Tools

IV Fluid Pumps

EKG

Pulse Oximeter

Doppler Blood Pressure Monitor

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.

This posting 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

First, second and third shifts available.

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 May 13, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.