Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient IMC/ICU (Overnight)

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant for their overnight shift in the Inpatient IMC/ICU. This role involves providing critical care to veterinary patients, assisting in emergency procedures, and ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare. With a strong commitment to excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of animals during their most vulnerable moments. Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and professional growth, and enjoy excellent benefits from day one, including generous paid leave and educational opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous relocation allowance

4 weeks of vacation

96 hours of sick leave

6 weeks of paid parental leave

Overnight shift differentials

Veterinary care and food discounts

Uniform and continuing education allowances

Tuition assistance for dependents

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary hospital environment is essential.
• Knowledge of veterinary medicine processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administering treatments and monitoring patients.
• Perform emergency triage and stabilization of patients.
• Demonstrate veterinary care techniques related to emergency medicine.

Skills

Veterinary Care Techniques

Patient Monitoring

Emergency Care

CPR

Triage

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number	S4289P
Home Org Name	Clinical Sciences
Division Name	College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title	Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient IMC/ICU (Overnight)
Job Class Code	IC22 (B-C)
Appointment Status	Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term	No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary	Ready for a fresh start? Are you a night owl with a passion for helping veterinary patients in emergency medicine? Find satisfaction in caring for veterinary patients when they need you most? Look no further - we have the job for you! Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for an Inpatient Vet Assistant to work in the Intermediate Care (IMC), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Room (ER) section of our Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The individual in this position will work directly with the IMC clinicians and rotating intern doctors to help facilitate quality care and patient flow through the IMC, ICU, and ER. This is an overnight shift rotating monthly between weekends and weekdays; Monday - Thursday 10:00PM - 8:00AM, Friday -Sunday 7:00PM - 8:00AM. Learn more about VET MED and check out our facilities here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/ Why should YOU work for VET MED? Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1! Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family. Generous relocation allowance to make your move easier. Competitive state retirement program offering vesting after 10 years of service. How about these numbers? 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, and 9 official paid holidays. Overnight shift differentials = more $$$ in your pocket. Veterinary care and food discounts for your pets. Uniform and continuing education allowances. Rabies pre-exposure vaccination and titer costs covered by Auburn (for most positions) Tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service. Opportunities for advancement.
Essential Functions	Assists with administering treatments and monitoring patients admitted in IMC or ICU, Observes and records vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, food/water intake of animals, and collects and labels specimens and perform treatments and administer medications as prescribed by primary veterinarian. Performs and demonstrates veterinary care techniques and procedures related to emergency and critical care medicine. Assists veterinarians in the care of patients requiring advanced procedures and life-saving techniques including CPR, mechanical ventilation and dialysis. Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, as well as observes health status of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation. Perform job duties with speed and accuracy and work as essential personnel, providing care for patients after hours, on weekends and holidays. Assists with emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency service. May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks.
Why Work at Auburn?	Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Depending upon a combination of education and experience, the finalist selected for this position will be hired as a Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient and assigned levels II or III.

Level II: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Level III: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Substitutions allowed for Education:
Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Knowledge of processes, methods, and procedures associated with veterinary medicine.

Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a veterinary hospital environment is desired.

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

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Salary Range	$33,460 - $51,530
Job Category	Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine
Working Hours if Non-Traditional	This is an overnight shift rotating monthly between weekends and weekdays; Monday - Thursday 10:00PM - 8:00AM, Friday -Sunday 7:00PM - 8:00AM.
City position is located in:	Auburn
State position is located:	Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date	02/27/2025
Closing Date
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