Large Animal Vet Assistant - Equine Care & Rotating Shifts

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Purdue University’s Veterinary Hospital in West Lafayette, IN is seeking enthusiastic veterinary assistants to join our Large Animal team. You will help maintain a clean, stocked hospital, assist with basic animal care, and support the care team during procedures, rounds, and treatment orders.

The role includes patient restraint, setup and cleanup for procedures, transporting equipment, and rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of hands-on barn experience with horses.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Must be able to lift 25-50 pounds frequently and up to 60 pounds occasionally.

Aufgaben

• Maintain a clean and stocked hospital.
• Provide basic animal care needs.
• Restrain patients and assist with procedures.
• Set up and clean up for procedures and transport equipment and supplies between hospital areas.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Emergency readiness

English reading/writing

Lifting 25-50 lbs; up to 60 lbs

Equine/farm animal confidence

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

3 years barn experience with horses

Jobbeschreibung

Purdue University’s Veterinary Hospital in West Lafayette, IN is seeking enthusiastic veterinary assistants to join our Large Animal team. You will help maintain a clean, stocked hospital, assist with basic animal care, and support the care team during procedures, rounds, and treatment orders.

The role includes patient restraint, setup and cleanup for procedures, transporting equipment, and rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, and some holidays.