Overnight Vet Assistant: ICU/ER & IMC Care

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rabies vaccination coverage

Job summary

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Inpatient Vet Assistant to work overnight in the Intermediate Care (IMC), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Room (ER) sections of the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The role supports IMC clinicians and rotating interns, ensuring quality care and smooth patient flow across IMC, ICU, and ER.

The position rotates monthly with weekends and weekdays; rabies vaccination is required and Auburn will cover vaccination costs and

Qualifications

• Depending upon a combination of education and experience, the finalist selected for this position will be hired as a Veterinary Assistant – Inpatient and assigned levels II or III.
• Level II: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.
• Level III: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.
• Substitutions allowed for Experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with administering treatments and monitoring patients admitted in IMC or ICU, observes and records vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, food/water intake of animals, and collects and labels specimens and perform treatments and administer medications as prescribed by primary veterinarian.
• Performs and demonstrates veterinary care techniques and procedures related to emergency and critical care medicine. Assists veterinarians in the care of patients requiring advanced procedures and life‑saving techniques including CPR, mechanical ventilation and dialysis.
• Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, as well as observes health status of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.
• Performs job duties with speed and accuracy and work as essential personnel, providing care for patients after hours, on weekends and holidays.
• Assists with emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency service.
• May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Inpatient Vet Assistant to work overnight in the Intermediate Care (IMC), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Room (ER) sections of the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The role supports IMC clinicians and rotating interns, ensuring quality care and smooth patient flow across IMC, ICU, and ER.

The position rotates monthly with weekends and weekdays; rabies vaccination is required and Auburn will cover vaccination costs and