Veterinary Assistant (Floater)

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

16h

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine is hiring a Veterinary Assistant (Floater) to support patient care in the Medicine and Surgery sections of the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The position also assists other services as needed based on patient demands and floats within Medicine and Surgery to help meet patient-care and client needs.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some flexibility necessary. Employees must complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain an adequate rabies antibody titer (at least 0.5 IU/mL) in accordance with CDC guidelines. Auburn University covers the cost of the vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and any necessary boosters.

Depending on the combination of education and experience, the successful candidate will be appointed as a Level II or Level III Veterinary Assistant. Level II requires a high school diploma and two years of professional experience in animal care and comfort. Level III requires a high school diploma and four years of such experience, including at least two years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• For Level II: two years of professional experience in the care and comfort of animals.
• For Level III: four years of professional experience in the care and comfort of animals, including at least two years at the preceding level or equivalent.
• Complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain an adequate rabies antibody titer of at least 0.5 IU/mL, with periodic titer checks and boosters as needed.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to patients and compassionate service to clients of the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital.
• Work efficiently and effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Support multiple specialty services and assist with inpatient and emergency services as needed.
• Communicate with clients to obtain thorough patient histories; provide accurate, relevant patient information to attending clinicians and veterinary students; and record important information in electronic medical records.
• Use small-animal restraint techniques to promote patient and personnel safety; obtain laboratory samples through phlebotomy, fine needle aspiration, or other methods; and implement, monitor, and recover patients under prescribed sedation plans.
• Teach, coach, and assist senior veterinary students with specialized technical tasks.
• Operate and maintain equipment; inventory, order, and stock supplies; clean and disinfect clinic areas according to hospital protocols and standards; and appropriately handle medical, biological, infectious, and hazardous waste.
• Administer intravenous, subcutaneous, and oral medications according to prescribed protocols.
• Be responsible for or assist with client billing, charge entry, and similar tasks.

Benefits

• Auburn University covers the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and necessary boosters.
• Generous benefits and educational opportunities.
• A supportive culture that promotes work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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