Veterinary Care Assistant - Large Animal (Temp)

Ohio State University; United States; In loco; USD 25.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off including holidays

State retirement plan

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Ohio State University seeks a Veterinary Care Assistant - Large Animal (Temp) to provide basic patient care, assist clinicians and staff, and support day-to-day operations at the Veterinary Medical Center.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient assessment, restraint, treatments, and monitoring; stocking supplies; cleaning and disinfecting areas; and helping with lab specimen collection and training student employees. Background check may be required.

Competenze

• Minimum Requirements: Large animal handling experience.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Large animal handling

Vet hospital experience

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Job Title and Department

Job Title: Veterinary Care Assistant - Large Animal (Temp)

Department: Veterinary Medical Center | Large Animal Basic Service

Provide care to ill and injured animals, assisting clinicians, staff and professional students in day‑to‑day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center.

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, 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

Salary

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 & Work Hours

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.

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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