Vet Care Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery (3rd Shift)

Ohio State University; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,571; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant for the Orthopedic Surgery department in Dublin. This full-time role involves operational and patient care support for surgery and Urgent Care patients. Responsibilities include maintaining surgical equipment, assisting in patient care, and performing basic cleaning duties.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills and the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. The hiring range is $18.00 - $20.74 per hour.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of biological parameters and the ability to differentiate normal and abnormal values.
• Knowledge of triage practices.
• Comfortable with acquiring vitals on stable patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Assist faculty and technicians with assessment and treatment of patients.
• Perform basic cleaning duties such as dust mopping and laundry.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Knowledge of restraint techniques

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

Job description

The Ohio State University is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant for the Orthopedic Surgery department in Dublin. This full-time role involves operational and patient care support for surgery and Urgent Care patients. Responsibilities include maintaining surgical equipment, assisting in patient care, and performing basic cleaning duties.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills and the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. The hiring range is $18.00 - $20.74 per hour.