Veterinary Care Assistant - Large Animal (Temp)

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant for the Large Animal team on a temporary basis. The role provides support to veterinarians and technicians, performs basic patient care, and helps with daily operations in the Large Animal service.

Responsibilities include patient handling, monitoring, sanitation, specimen collection assistance, and clerical support. Must have large animal handling experience; one year in a veterinary setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Provides basic patient care
• Assists with assessment, restraint and treatments
• Supports clinicians, staff and students in daily operations

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care functions
• Assist with patient assessment, restraint, and treatments
• Comfort, groom, and care for hospitalized patients
• Monitor patients and notify higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms
• Transport patients within the Veterinary Medical Center
• Stock supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment
• Clean and disinfect treatment areas and housing
• Carry out prescribed bedding
• Walk patients and provide clean housing, food, and water
• Perform daily cleaning of outdoor areas and entrances
• Clean animal areas and notify for repairs
• Assist with laundry
• Provide clerical support
• Assist in collecting lab specimens (blood, urine, feces)
• Assist training of student employees
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic patient care

Patient assessment

Animal handling

Communication

Job description

Veterinary Care Assistant - Large Animal (Temp)

Veterinary Medical Center | Large Animal Basic Service

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join the Large Animal team. The successful candidate 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 day to day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center.

• Provide basic patient care functions
• Assist with patient assessment, restraint, and treatments
• Comfort, groom, and care for hospitalized patients
• Monitor patients and notify higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms
• Transport patients within the Veterinary Medical Center
• Stock supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment
• Clean and disinfect treatment areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease
• Carry out prescribed bedding
• Walk patients and provide clean housing, food, and water at all times
• Perform daily cleaning of outdoor areas and VMC entrances
• Clean all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.; notify supervisor of need for non-routine repairs
• Assist with laundry
• Provide clerical support when necessary
• Assist in the collection of lab specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing
• Assist with training student employees in prescribed care of animals
• Other duties as assigned

Hiring Range: $18.00 - $20.82

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 hazard waste

Minimum Requirements: Large animal handling experience

Desired Experience: One year experience working in a veterinary hospital or veterinary practice

Location: Veterinary Medical Center (0299)

Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

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.