Inpatient Vet Assistant - Overnight

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

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About The Position

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is hiring an Inpatient Vet Assistant for the Intermediate Care (IMC), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Room (ER) section of the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The position works directly with IMC clinicians and rotating intern doctors to support quality care and patient flow. The role is assigned Level II or Level III based on the finalist’s education and experience.

This is an overnight shift that rotates monthly between weekends and weekdays. Monday through Thursday hours are 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM; Friday through Sunday hours are 7:00 PM to 8:00 AM. The position is essential personnel and involves providing care after hours, on weekends, and holidays. Employees have direct contact with animals susceptible to rabies and must complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain an adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL) as recommended by CDC guidelines. Auburn University covers the cost of the vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and necessary boosters.

Requirements

• Level II requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.
• Level III requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.
• Degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.
• Complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain an adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL), as recommended by CDC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administering treatments and monitoring patients admitted to IMC or ICU; observe and record vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, and food and water intake; collect and label specimens; and perform treatments and administer medications as prescribed by the primary veterinarian.
• Perform and demonstrate veterinary care techniques and procedures related to emergency and critical care medicine.
• Assist veterinarians in caring for patients requiring advanced procedures and life-saving techniques, including CPR, mechanical ventilation, and dialysis.
• Inspect facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, and observe animal health status, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.
• Perform job duties with speed and accuracy while providing essential after-hours, weekend, and holiday patient care.
• Assist with emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency service.
• May be responsible for or assist with billing clients, inputting charges, and similar tasks.

Benefits

• Auburn University covers the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and necessary boosters.
• Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED