Veterinary Care Assistant - Large Animal (Temp)

Ohio State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University’s Veterinary Medical Center, Large Animal Basic Service, seeks a Veterinary Care Assistant to join the team on a temporary basis. You will support clinicians and technicians by providing basic patient care, assisting with assessments and treatments, and helping maintain clean, safe housing for large animals.

This 40-hour/week position on First Shift requires large animal handling experience, a willingness to learn, and reliability in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with large animals is required.
• Ability to assist clinicians and technicians in daily operations.
• Able to handle patients safely and humanely.

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 changes.
• Transport patients within the Veterinary Medical Center.
• Stock supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment.
• Clean and disinfect treatment areas and housing following sanitation procedures.
• Carry out prescribed bedding.
• Walk patients and provide clean housing, food, and water at all times.
• Perform daily cleaning of outdoor areas and entrances.
• Clean all animal areas and notify supervisor of repairs.
• Assist with laundry.
• Provide clerical support when necessary.
• Assist in the collection of lab specimens (blood, urine, feces).
• Assist with training student employees in care of animals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Large animal handling

Veterinary hospital experience

Education

One year experience working in a veterinary hospital or veterinary practice

Job description

Job Title

Veterinary Care Assistant - Large Animal (Temp)

Department

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

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.