Veterinary Care Assistant 2 - Emergency/Critical Care 2nd shift

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 59,430,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off including holidays

State retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University’s Veterinary Medical Center in Columbus seeks a Veterinary Care Assistant to join the Small Animal ECC team on the second shift. You will help provide care to ill and injured animals and support clinicians, technicians and students in daily operations of the Veterinary Medical Center.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, specimen collection, patient assessment, monitoring, housing, feeding and assisting with admissions and discharges.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of veterinary experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care functions.
• Assist in collection of lab specimens (blood, urine, feces).
• Assist with patient assessment, restraint and treatments.
• Assist with training student employees in prescribed care of animals.
• Comfort and care for hospitalized animals.
• Walk patients and maintain housing, food and water.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Veterinary Care Assistant 2 - Emergency/Critical Care 2nd 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

• 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.
• notify supervisor of need for non-routine repairs
• assisting with laundry
• providing clerical support when necessary
• and other duties as assigned.

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

Second Shift

Hiring Range

$18.00 - $20.74 per hour

Assuming 40 hours a week, primarily on second shift. This position will require working rotating weekends and rotating holidays.

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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

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