Large Animal Veterinary Assistant: Hands-On Care

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MSU - Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center in East Lansing seeks a Veterinary Assistant for the Large Animal unit to assist clinicians, monitor patients, restrain large animals and prepare lab samples.

The role requires a high school diploma, 6–12 months of veterinary practice experience, strong animal handling, and basic computer skills; weekend and night shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• 6–12 months veterinary practice experience preferred.
• Experience with large animals is a plus.
• Ability to type and use basic computer systems.

Responsabilités

• Assist clinicians, veterinary technicians and students with patient care.
• Monitor patients for temperature, pulse and respiration; manage IV fluids.
• Walk and restrain large animals; jog horses as needed.
• Clean ward areas, stock supplies, and process lab samples & medication orders.

Connaissances

Horse handling

Equine behavior

Record keeping

Basic computer skills

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

MSU - Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center in East Lansing seeks a Veterinary Assistant for the Large Animal unit to assist clinicians, monitor patients, restrain large animals and prepare lab samples.

The role requires a high school diploma, 6–12 months of veterinary practice experience, strong animal handling, and basic computer skills; weekend and night shifts are required.