Veterinary Care Assistant 2 - Emergency/Critical Care 1st shift

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Veterinary Medical Center seeks a Veterinary Care Assistant 2 to join the Small Animal ECC team. You will assist clinicians and staff in caring for ill and injured animals and support students in daily operations.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, specimen collection, assessment, restraint, transport, cleaning, stocking, and clerical tasks. 40 hours/week, rotating weekends/holidays; background check required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 6 months of veterinary experience preferred.
• Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and monitoring for ill/injured animals.
• Assist with collection of lab specimens (blood, urine, feces).
• Assist with patient assessment, restraint, and treatments.
• Transport patients within the center and to necropsy as needed.
• Stock supplies, clean housing, and maintain sanitation protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Lab specimen handling

Animal restraint

Team support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title:

Veterinary Care Assistant 2 - Emergency/Critical Care 1st shift

Department:

Veterinary Medical Center | Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join the Small Animal ECC team. The successful candidates 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 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 successful candidates will be expected to work 40 hours a week, primarily on first shift. The position will require working rotating 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 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.