Veterinary Care Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Dublin

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Dublin, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Veterinary Care Assistant for the Orthopedic Surgery team in Dublin. The role focuses on operational support, instrument maintenance, patient care, and assisting with surgical procedures while ensuring proper vital sign collection and accurate medical record documentation.

The position requires knowledge of restraint techniques, triage practices, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a background check and third-shift

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of vitals collection and medical record documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with basic cleaning duties.
• Successful background check required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Assist faculty and technicians with patient assessment and treatment.
• Provide general patient care and assist with procedures.
• Document vital signs and clinical information in medical records.

Skills

Communication skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Veterinary Care Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Dublin## Department:Veterinary Medical Center | Medical Center at DublinThe Veterinary Assistant provides operational and patient care support for the surgery and Urgent Care patients at the OSU Veterinary Medical Center - Dublin. Primary responsibilities include maintaining equipment and instrumentation for the surgical procedures performed, assisting faculty and technicians with the assessment and treatment of patients, general patient care, and assisting with various procedures. Position requires detailed knowledge of biological parameters and the ability to differentiate normal and abnormal values, knowledge of restraint techniques, as well as triage practices. Must be knowledgeable and comfortable with acquiring vitals on stable patients and documenting appropriate information in the medical record. Excellent communications skills are required. Must be able to maintain a clean and efficient working area and may perform basic cleaning duties such as dust mopping, wet mopping, laundry, and trash removal. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Requires a successful background check.**Hiring Range: $18.00 - $20.74 per hour**## Additional Information:**Physical Requirements:**Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 50-75 pounds, exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases, exposure to needle sticks, biohazardous waste, and hazardous chemicals. EXPOSURE TO NEEDLE STICKS, HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS, AND/OR BIO-HAZARDOUS WASTE ## Location:Veterinary Medicine - Dublin (2544)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**Third 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.***