Large Animal Vet Assistant – Hands-On Care (Temp)

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant for the Large Animal team on a temporary basis. The role provides support to veterinarians and technicians, performs basic patient care, and helps with daily operations in the Large Animal service.

Responsibilities include patient handling, monitoring, sanitation, specimen collection assistance, and clerical support. Must have large animal handling experience; one year in a veterinary setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Provides basic patient care
• Assists with assessment, restraint and treatments
• Supports clinicians, staff and students in daily operations

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care functions
• Assist with patient assessment, restraint, and treatments
• Comfort, groom, and care for hospitalized patients
• Monitor patients and notify higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms
• Transport patients within the Veterinary Medical Center
• Stock supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment
• Clean and disinfect treatment areas and housing
• Carry out prescribed bedding
• Walk patients and provide clean housing, food, and water
• Perform daily cleaning of outdoor areas and entrances
• Clean animal areas and notify for repairs
• Assist with laundry
• Provide clerical support
• Assist in collecting lab specimens (blood, urine, feces)
• Assist training of student employees
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic patient care

Patient assessment

Animal handling

Communication

Job description

The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant for the Large Animal team on a temporary basis. The role provides support to veterinarians and technicians, performs basic patient care, and helps with daily operations in the Large Animal service.

Responsibilities include patient handling, monitoring, sanitation, specimen collection assistance, and clerical support. Must have large animal handling experience; one year in a veterinary setting preferred.