Small Animal Vet Assistant – Lab & Teaching Support

Lincoln Memorial University; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Small Animals at the Orange Park campus to support laboratory and clinical activities, assisting students, staff and faculty under supervision to maintain safe, efficient learning environments.

You will organize laboratories, manage schedules, assist with animal care, and help students acquire veterinary clinical skills while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist designated staff and faculty in providing animal‑associated clinical and laboratory experiences for students in an efficient and professional manner.
• Support the education of students under faculty direction, helping them acquire veterinary medical and surgical clinical skills and entry‑level competencies.
• Organize laboratories by preparing faculty, animals, student groups, equipment, and consumables.
• Assist with laboratory set‑up, cleaning, inventorying, and replacement of equipment.
• Manage training elements and generate schedules for assigned activities.
• Maintain records and evaluations of students during clinical experiences.
• Assist with the handling, maintenance, monitoring, and care of small and large animals used in teaching.
• Ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical activities.
• Oversee medical records of animals used in teaching and comply with IACUC requirements.
• Complete required institutional and program accreditation reports as well as other reports necessary for program advancement.
• Collate supply requests and ensure laboratory resources are available.
• Liaise with the site coordinator regarding facility requests and operational needs.
• Communicate directly with the Coordinator of Clinical Skills regarding human resource, animal, and operational matters.
• Foster effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students.
• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to faculty, staff, students, and the community at large.
• Perform related duties in support of the College s and University s mission and evolving needs.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lincoln Memorial University is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Small Animals at the Orange Park campus to support laboratory and clinical activities, assisting students, staff and faculty under supervision to maintain safe, efficient learning environments.

You will organize laboratories, manage schedules, assist with animal care, and help students acquire veterinary clinical skills while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate recordkeeping.