ICU Veterinary Assistant - Part Time

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

Job summary

MSU Careers Recent Jobs is seeking a part-time ICU Veterinary Assistant for Michigan State University's Veterinary Medical Center. The role involves caring for animal patients, monitoring vitals, handling IV fluids, and assisting clinicians and students in the Small Animal Emergency Medicine Unit.

Two 10-hour shifts are available, with hours 8am-6pm, 2pm-12am, or 10pm-8am. A high school diploma and 6–12 months of veterinary practice experience, plus basic computer skills, are required.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; 6 months to 1 year of related veterinary practice experience.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, type and use basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and monitoring in the Small Animal Emergency Medicine Unit.
• Process lab samples and medication orders; input charges in the HIS.
• Maintain accurate records and provide support to clinicians and technicians.

Skills

Record keeping

Typing

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IV fluid pumps

EKG

Pulse oximeter

Doppler blood pressure

IV catheter placement

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.

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

Two, 10 hour shifts. Shifts available from 8am-6pm, 2pm-12am, 10pm-8am.

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, weara respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)

Bidding eligibility ends March 18, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: Mar 12, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 28, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time