Large Animal Veterinary Care Assistant (Temp)

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 to join the Large Animal team on a temporary basis. The role involves basic patient care, assisting clinicians, restraint, monitoring, and transporting patients, plus cleaning, stocking, and clerical tasks in a busy veterinary facility.

Qualified candidates will have large animal handling experience and at least one year in a veterinary hospital or practice.

Qualifications

• Large animal handling experience.
• One year experience working in a veterinary hospital or veterinary practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care functions.
• Assist with patient assessment, restraint, and treatments.
• Monitor patients and notify higher level technician or veterinarian of changes.
• Transport patients within the Veterinary Medical Center.
• Stock supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment.
• Clean and disinfect treatment areas and housing units.
• Assist in collection of lab samples and training student employees.

Skills

Large animal handling

Vet hospital experience

Job description

The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant to join the Large Animal team on a temporary basis. The role involves basic patient care, assisting clinicians, restraint, monitoring, and transporting patients, plus cleaning, stocking, and clerical tasks in a busy veterinary facility.

Qualified candidates will have large animal handling experience and at least one year in a veterinary hospital or practice.