Student Assistant, Veterinary Technology

Cuyahoga Community College; Parma (OH); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a Part-Time Student Assistant in the Veterinary Technology program at the Western Campus. The role supports animal care, lab maintenance, and department projects while providing hands-on experience in a professional veterinary setting.

Ideal candidates are Veterinary Technology students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours, able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and campus closures. Background check and confidentiality adherence are required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a Veterinary Technology student and maintain progress.
• Must complete required background check and drug screening.
• Must adhere to confidentiality policies and campus procedures.
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and campus closures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal care, handling dogs, cats, and other program animals.
• Maintain laboratory spaces and cleaning duties.
• Perform clerical tasks and data entry as needed.
• Support departmental events and projects.
• Follow established protocols and maintain confidentiality.

Education

Currently enrolled Veterinary Technology students

Job description

Student Assistant, Veterinary Technology

Student Assistant, Veterinary Technology

Department: Veterinary Technology

Location: Western Campus

Reports To: Lab Supervisor, Veterinary Technology

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID:req7377

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Variable Monday through Sunday, Holidays, Weekends, and Campus Closures

Number of Openings: 0

Job Description:

PositionSummary

The StudentAssistant supports the Veterinary Technology Department by assisting with dailyoperations, animal care, laboratory maintenance, and departmental projects.This position provides hands‑on experience in a professional veterinaryenvironment while developing technical, organizational, communication, andteamwork skills.

LearningObjectives

• Develop proficiency in basic animal care andhusbandry skills.
  
• Learn proper time management, organization, andworkplace professionalism.
  
• Build responsibility, accountability, and teamworkskills.
  
• Gain experience working under supervision whilefollowing directions independently.
  
• Develop an appreciation for compassionate, ethicalanimal care.
  
• Provide positive interaction and enrichment foranimals housed in the Veterinary Technology Program.
  
• Learn to work safely and effectively in varyingenvironmental conditions, including outdoor animal care during inclementweather.
  

EssentialDuties and Responsibilities

Animal Care

• Feed, water, monitor, and provide daily care fordogs, cats, and other program animals.
  
• Walk dogs and provide enrichment activities.
  
• Clean animal housing, cages, kennels, litter boxes,and equipment.
  
• Observe animals and report health or behavioralconcerns to supervising staff.
  

Laboratory& Facility Support

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratoryspaces.
  
• Perform general housekeeping and janitorial duties.
  
• Assist with facility maintenance and routine cleaningassignments.
  
• Safely work with laboratory equipment, cleaningproducts, disinfectants, and other approved chemicals.
  
• Receive, unpack, inspect, and organize incomingsupplies.
  
• Stock and rotate inventory.
  
• Monitor inventory levels and expiration dates.
  
• Maintain organized storage areas.
  

AdministrativeSupport

• Perform clerical duties including filing, copying,and data entry.
  
• Maintain records as assigned.
  
• Assist with special projects and departmental events.
  

GeneralResponsibilities

• Work independently while following establishedprotocols.
  
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting withfaculty, staff, students, and visitors.
  
• Maintain confidentiality.
  
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain enrollment in at least 6 credit hours each semester.
  
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
  
• Successfully complete required background check and drug screening.
  
• Adhere to College confidentiality policies.
  
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and campus closures.
  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  
• Preference given to currently enrolled Veterinary Technology students.
  

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
  
• Lift and carry supplies and equipment.
  
• Perform repetitive cleaning tasks.
  
• Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
  
• Safely handle animals of varying sizes under supervision.

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $14.56/ hour.

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.