Veterinary Assistant

LMU-DCOM; Harrogate (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Veterinary Assistant in Harrogate, TN. This role involves animal care and supporting clinical education. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma and experience with animals. Become part of a mission-driven community supporting veterinary education.

Qualifications

• Experience handling dogs and cats required.
• Preferred qualifications in veterinary-related education.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal care and clinical skill lab preparation.
• Ensure OSHA and USDA guidelines implementation.
• Assist with lab organization and clean-up.

Skills

Animal Handling

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college education in veterinary-related field

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Veterinary Assistant Department DeBusk Vet Teaching Center Position Category Staff Full Time Job Description

The Veterinary Assistant will assist with animal care and clinical skill lab preparation under the direction of the designated staff and faculty.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED experience handling dogs and cats.

Preferred Qualifications

some college education in veterinary-related field

Physical Demands Campus Virginia

Job Duty

Job Duty

Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large

Job Duty

promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students

Job Duty

demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in supporting and promoting success in the CVM

Job Duty

participate on university committees

Job Duty

assist the designated Faculty to provide clinical and lab experiences for students in an efficient, professional, and authoritative manner

Job Duty

assist with preparation for laboratories including organization of resources, including faculty, animals, student groups, equipment for laboratory, and consumables for laboratories

Job Duty

assist with lab clean up

Job Duty

assist with handling, maintenance, monitoring, and treatment of the small animals housed at the DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center

Job Duty

ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical student activities

Job Duty

assist with medical records of animals that are used in teaching, comply with all IACUC guidelines

Job Duty

other duties as assigned

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S04574P Job Open Date 06/24/2025 Job Close Date 09/01/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail].

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

Background Check Statement

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

Quicklink for Posting https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/40449

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
  
  

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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