Large Animal Veterinary Care Assistant (Temp)

Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University’s Veterinary Medical Center, Large Animal Basic Service, seeks a Veterinary Care Assistant to join the team on a temporary basis. You will support clinicians and technicians by providing basic patient care, assisting with assessments and treatments, and helping maintain clean, safe housing for large animals.

This 40-hour/week position on First Shift requires large animal handling experience, a willingness to learn, and reliability in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with large animals is required.
• Ability to assist clinicians and technicians in daily operations.
• Able to handle patients safely and humanely.

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 changes.
• Transport patients within the Veterinary Medical Center.
• Stock supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment.
• Clean and disinfect treatment areas and housing following sanitation procedures.
• Carry out prescribed bedding.
• Walk patients and provide clean housing, food, and water at all times.
• Perform daily cleaning of outdoor areas and entrances.
• Clean all animal areas and notify supervisor of repairs.
• Assist with laundry.
• Provide clerical support when necessary.
• Assist in the collection of lab specimens (blood, urine, feces).
• Assist with training student employees in care of animals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Large animal handling

Veterinary hospital experience

Education

One year experience working in a veterinary hospital or veterinary practice

Job description

Ohio State University’s Veterinary Medical Center, Large Animal Basic Service, seeks a Veterinary Care Assistant to join the team on a temporary basis. You will support clinicians and technicians by providing basic patient care, assisting with assessments and treatments, and helping maintain clean, safe housing for large animals.

This 40-hour/week position on First Shift requires large animal handling experience, a willingness to learn, and reliability in a fast-paced clinical setting.