Veterinary Assistant 2 - SOCC

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Veterinary Assistant 2 to support the Veterinary Medical Center in caring for sick and injured animals. The role involves monitoring vital signs, providing patient care, and assisting in daily operations, requiring strong skills in animal handling and sanitation practices. The position is regular full-time with a hiring range of $18.00 to $20.67 per hour, offering a unique opportunity for those eager to contribute to animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Assists in providing care to ill and injured animals.
• Takes temperature, pulse, and respiration monitoring.
• Cleans and disinfects treatment areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care and comfort to animals.
• Assists with lab specimen collection and treatment.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Animal handling

Monitoring vital signs

Sanitation procedures

Job description

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Job Title:Veterinary Assistant 2 - SOCC Department:Veterinary Medicine | Spectrum of Care

The Veterinary Medical Center at The Ohio State University is searching for a Veterinary Care Technician 2 to assist in the provision of care to ill and injured animals as wells a providing assistance to clinicians, staff and professional students in the days to day operations in the SOCC of the Veterinary Medical Center.

The technician will provide basic patient care functions such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration monitoring, and assists with SQ fluid administration; assists in the collection and submission of lab specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing; assists with patient assessment, restraint and treatments; may train student employees in prescribed care of animals; comforts and cares for hospitalized animal patients; walks patients and provides clean housing, food, and water at all times; monitors patients and notifies technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms; assists with the admission and discharge of patients including loading and unloading of animals; transports patients within the VMC and to Goss Lab; delivers specimens to necropsy; stocks supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment; cleans and disinfects 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; carries out prescribed bedding and methods of removing bedding; stocks and rotates feed; checks for spoilage; stocks supplies; performs daily cleaning of outdoor dog exercise areas and VMC entrance; general cleaning of all animal areas to include windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.; replaces light bulbs when necessary; notifies supervisor of need for non-routine repairs; assists with laundry; provides clerical support when necessary; subject to working in both large animal and small animal areas based on need; other duties as assigned.

The hours for this position are 7:30am to 6:00pm Monday - Friday; may work rotating weekends and holidays; this position is subject to a background check

Hiring Range - $18.00 - $20.67 per hour

Additional Information:

- Standing for long periods of time,
- Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 50 pounds
- Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases
- Exposure to needle sticks, hazardous chemicals, and/or bio hazardous waste

Location:Stanton Veterinary Clinic (1054) 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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