Laboratory Assistant - Veterinary Assistant Program

Macomb Community College; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Macomb Community College seeks a licensed veterinary technician to support the Veterinary Assistant Program. You will help instructors with classroom and lab activities, prepare equipment and supplies, and maintain a clean, organized learning environment.

The role involves assisting with practical evaluations, guiding student groups, managing lab cleanup, and performing related administrative tasks. At least two years of clinical experience is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician licensed in Michigan.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience.
• Ability to assist instructors and students in lab and classroom settings.
• Strong focus on safety, organization and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in preparing for classroom and laboratory sessions.
• Prepare equipment and consumables for lab courses and related areas.
• Set up, maintain and provide students with a clean and organized lab and classroom environment.
• Ensure all equipment functions properly and safely.
• Provide support to instructors and students during practical evaluation sessions.
• Guide small student groups through various skills under faculty supervision.
• Oversee lab space cleanup after classes.
• Assist in maintenance of medical equipment and inventory control.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to the Veterinary Assistant program.
• May assist with data input and move/unpack inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab assistance

Classroom & lab support

Equipment prep & maintenance

Inventory control

Student group guidance

Administrative tasks

Data entry

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Michigan)

Tools

Lab equipment

Inventory software

Job description

Perform various duties in support of full-time and part-time Veterinary Assistant Program staff. Assist in Veterinary Assistant lab activities to include animal care.

• Assist instructors in preparing for classroom and laboratory sessions.
• Prepare equipment and consumables for lab courses and related areas.
• Set up, maintain and provide students with a clean and organized lab and classroom environment. This includes the movement and organization of lab equipment and supplies as requested.
• Ensure all equipment functions properly and safely.
• Provide support to instructors and students during practical evaluation sessions of required skills.
• Guidance of small student groups through various skills under the instruction of faculty.
• Oversee proper cleanup of lab spaces after classes.
• Assist in maintenance of various medical equipment.
• Assist with tracking supplies and maintaining proper inventory control.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to the Veterinary Assistant program.
• May assist with data input.
• May move and unpack inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician with current licensing and requirements for the state of Michigan.Must have at least 2 years of clinical experience.