Veterinary Assistant 2 - ECC

The Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Veterinary Assistant 2 - ECC to support the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care team. You will assist clinicians and staff in delivering care, collecting samples, and maintaining clean, safe treatment areas.

This is a first-shift, 40-hour-per-week role with weekend and holiday rotation. Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, and at least six months of veterinary experience.

Qualifications

• Veterinary experience is preferred.
• Must meet minimum education requirement of High School Diploma or GED.
• Willingness to perform duties across patient care and support tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care functions and daily monitoring.
• Assist with collection of lab specimens for testing (blood, urine, feces).
• Assist with patient assessment, restraint and treatments as directed.
• Help train student employees in prescribed animal care procedures.
• Transport patients within the Veterinary Medical Center as needed.

Skills

Veterinary experience

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 seeksaVeterinaryAssistants to join the Small Animal ECC team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity toassistin the provision of care to ill and injured animals as well asproviding assistance toclinicians,staffand professional students in the days to day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 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.The successfulcandidates will be expected to work40 hoursa week, primarily onfirstshift. The position will requireworkingrotating weekends and rotating holidays. This position is subject to a background check prior to starting.

Hiring Range - $18.00 - $20.74 per hour

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements

• Standing forlong periodsof time
• Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 75 pounds
• Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases
• Exposure to needle sticks, hazardous chemicals, and/orbio hazardouswaste

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. _

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The Ohio State University

A unit within the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences providing a hands-on approach to learning.

The Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University advances knowledge about animals and their products, emphasizing their societal and environmental significance for students and stakeholders.