Veterinary Assistant, Rotating, Large Animal Clinical Sciences: College of Veterinary Medicine - UTIA

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of rotating Veterinary Assistant, located within the Large 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

High school diploma or equivalent
1 year of relevant experience working with large animals, including but not limited to horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas, and alpacas.
Intermediate knowledge of large animal care and handling, including lifting and restraint.
Basic knowledge of and ability to use common hospital and farm equipment.
Strong observation skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to follow directions and work with a diverse population.
Ability to work with others in a respectful and cooperative manner.
18 months of relevant experience working with large animals, including but not limited to horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas, and alpacas.
Intermediate knowledge of large animal care and handling.
Intermediate knowledge of and ability to use common hospital and farm equipment.
Knowledge of common safety practices.
Knowledge of large animal breeds.
Knowledge of one’s limitations.
Strong communication skills.
Organizational skills.
Ability to assist with treatment.
2 years of relevant experience working with large animals, including but not limited to horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas, and alpacas.
Advanced knowledge of and ability to use common hospital and farm equipment.
Knowledge of Bio Security procedures and hospital/isolation protocols.
Ability to monitor animal conditions and behaviors.
Ability to train and supervise others.
Ability to work in high stress situations.
3 years of relevant experience working with large animals, including but not limited to horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas, and alpacas.
Expert knowledge of and ability to use common hospital and farm equipment.
Knowledge of USDA, AAALAC, and AVMA regulatory guidelines.
Ability to identify safety risks when handling large animals.
Ability to make sound decisions.
Ability to supervise staff.
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.

Responsibilities

Performs animal restraint on various large animal species for physical exams and medical procedures, such as blood draws, urine collection, blood pressures, and injections.
Prepares animal quarters with bedding, water, and other supplies.
Feeds diets as prescribed to admitted patients.
Exercises patients, using special care.
Records daily observations such as livestock inventory and ration allotments.
Assists in the admittance and discharge of patients.
Assists with transport of animals, both live and deceased.
Learns to operate equipment such as forklift, tractor, skid steer loader sprayers, treadmill, hot walker, float tank, slings, sled cattle chutes, both standard and 360.
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 dispersement.