Veterinary Assistant, Surgery, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine: UTIA
About The Position
The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Veterinary Assistant, located within the Surgery service of the Small Animal Clinical Sciences department. The day-to-day responsibilities of a veterinary assistant are varied and essential to the overall well-being of animals under their care. The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality care for patients and/or research animals by performing a variety of functions including but not limited to feeding, bathing, exercising, record keeping, restraint, and/or equipment operation. Provides cleaning and disinfection, stocks supply, and collects and disperses laundry.
Requirements
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
- Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with small animals, including but not limited to dogs, cats, birds, and rodents preferred.
- Basic knowledge of small animal care, behavior, monitoring, and handling.
- Basic knowledge of and ability to use common hospital equipment.
- Knowledge of general sanitation and disinfection protocols.
- Good Computer skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong observation skills.
- Ability to lift and restrain small animals.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to follow directions and work with a diverse population.
- Ability to adhere to safety and training procedures.
- Ability to work under stressful or demanding conditions.
- Intermediate knowledge of small animal care, behavior, monitoring, and handling.
- Intermediate knowledge of and ability to use common hospital equipment.
- Ability to assist with treatment and sample collection.
- Advanced knowledge of small animal care, behavior, monitoring, and handling.
- Advanced knowledge of and ability to use common hospital equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of general sanitation and disinfection protocols.
- Ability to train and supervise others.
- Expert knowledge of small animal care, behavior, monitoring, and handling.
- Expert knowledge of and ability to use common hospital equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of general sanitation and disinfection protocols.
- Knowledge of Bio Security procedures and hospital/isolation protocols.
- Ability to monitor animal conditions and behaviors.
- Ability to supervise staff.
- Delegation and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of USDA, AAALAC, and AVMA regulatory guidelines.
- Ability to identify safety risks when handling small animals.
- Ability to make sound decisions.
Responsibilities
- Performs animal restraint on various small animal species for physical exams and medical procedures, such as blood draws, urine collection, blood pressures, and injections.
- Prepares cages and runs with bedding, water, and other supplies.
- Feeds diets as prescribed to admitted patients.
- Creates and/or provides enrichment devices and activities.
- Exercises patients, using special care.
- Records daily observations on cage cards.
- Assists in the admittance and discharge of patients.
- Performs bathing or grooming as needed.
- Cleans and disinfects animal quarters, treatment rooms, and other areas as needed.
- Unpacks and unloads supplies and places items in appropriate areas.
- Provides laundry collection and disbursement.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
