ICU Veterinary Assistant - Full Time

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The ICU Veterinary Assistant role at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Center is a full-time position located in East Lansing, MI. The successful candidate will assist with patient care in the Small Animal Emergency Medicine Unit, monitor vitals, process lab samples, and support clinicians and students.

HOURS include first, second, and third shifts; candidates should be prepared to work in a fast-paced clinical setting with tasks ranging from bedside

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Six months to one year of related veterinary practice experience.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, typing and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Care for animal patients and monitor vital signs.
• Walk animals outside and clean ward areas.
• Stock supplies and process lab samples.
• Enter charges in the hospital information system.
• Assist clinicians, veterinary technicians and students with patients.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Typing

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Advertised: May 7, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 29, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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