Veterinary Assistant 2 - ECC

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center is seeking a Veterinary Assistant 2 for the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care team. You will help ill and injured animals, support clinicians, and assist students in daily operations within the Veterinary Medical Center.

The role includes basic patient care, specimen collection, patient assessment, training responsibilities, and maintaining clean facilities. A background check may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to assist clinicians and students in a fast-paced veterinary center.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and assist with assessments and treatments.
• Assist in collecting lab specimens (blood, urine, feces) for testing.
• Support patient restraint and monitoring; communicate changes to staff.
• Train student employees in prescribed animal care procedures.
• Care for hospitalized animals and maintain clean housing, food and water.
• Transport patients within the center and to external labs as needed.
• Stock supplies and assist with sanitation and laundry duties.
• Provide clerical support as required and document routine tasks.

Skills

Basic patient care

Animal restraint

Training of students

Clerical support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title:Veterinary Assistant 2 - ECC

Department:Veterinary Medical Center | Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center seeks a Veterinary Assistants to join the Small Animal ECC team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist in the provision of care to ill and injured animals as well as providing assistance to clinicians, staff and professional students in the days to day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center.

Duties

• providing basic patient care functions
• assisting in the collection of lab specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing
• assisting with patient assessment, restraint and treatments
• assisting with training student employees in prescribed care of animals
• comforting and caring for hospitalized animal patients
• walking patients and providing clean housing, food, and water at all times
• monitoring patients and notifying higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms
• assisting with the admission and discharge of patients including loading and unloading of animals
• transporting patients within the Veterinary Medical Center and to Goss Lab
• delivering specimens to necropsy
• stocking supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment
• cleaning and disinfecting treatment and surgical areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease
• carrying out prescribed bedding
• performing daily cleaning of outdoor dog exercise areas and VMC entrances
• cleaning of all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.
• notifying supervisor of need for non-routine repairs
• assisting with laundry
• providing clerical support when necessary
• and other duties as assigned

Hiring Range - $18.00 - $20.74 per hour

Physical Requirements

• Standing for long periods of time
• Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 75 pounds
• Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases
• Exposure to needle sticks, hazardous chemicals, and/or bio hazardous waste

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Desired Experience

• Minimum of 6 months of veterinary experience

Location:Veterinary Medical Center (0299)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.