Large Animal Veterinary Care Assistant (Temp) - Patient Care

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off including holidays

State retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University seeks a Veterinary Care Assistant - Large Animal (Temp) to provide basic patient care, assist clinicians and staff, and support day-to-day operations at the Veterinary Medical Center.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient assessment, restraint, treatments, and monitoring; stocking supplies; cleaning and disinfecting areas; and helping with lab specimen collection and training student employees. Background check may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Large animal handling experience.

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, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease.
• Carry out prescribed bedding.
• Walk patients and provide clean housing, food, and water at all times.
• Perform daily cleaning of outdoor areas and VMC entrances.
• Clean all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.; notify supervisor of need for non‑routine repairs.
• Assist with laundry.
• Provide clerical support when necessary.
• Assist in the collection of lab specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing.
• Assist with training student employees in prescribed care of animals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Large animal handling

Vet hospital experience

Job description

Ohio State University seeks a Veterinary Care Assistant - Large Animal (Temp) to provide basic patient care, assist clinicians and staff, and support day-to-day operations at the Veterinary Medical Center.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient assessment, restraint, treatments, and monitoring; stocking supplies; cleaning and disinfecting areas; and helping with lab specimen collection and training student employees. Background check may be required.