Veterinary Care Assistant 2 - Equine Surgery
About The Position
The College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join the Equine team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist in the provision of care to ill and injured animals as well as providing assistance to clinicians, staff and professional students in the day to day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide basic patient care functions Assist with surgical procedures Assist with lameness evaluations, patient assessment, restraint, and treatments Comfort, groom, and care for hospitalized patients Monitor patients and notify higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms Transport patients within the Veterinary Medical Center Stock supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment Clean and disinfect treatment areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease Carry out prescribed bedding Walk patients and provide clean housing, food, and water at all times Perform daily cleaning of outdoor areas and VMC entrances Clean all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.; notify supervisor of need for non-routine repairs Assist with laundry
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- 1 year of relevant experience required
Nice To Haves
- Certification or vocational training may be preferred
- 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide basic patient care functions
- Assist with surgical procedures
- Assist with lameness evaluations, patient assessment, restraint, and treatments
- Comfort, groom, and care for hospitalized patients
- Monitor patients and notify higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms
- Transport patients within the Veterinary Medical Center
- Stock supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment
- Clean and disinfect treatment areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease
- Carry out prescribed bedding
- Walk patients and provide clean housing, food, and water at all times
- Perform daily cleaning of outdoor areas and VMC entrances
- Clean all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.; notify supervisor of need for non-routine repairs
- Assist with laundry
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
- Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
- State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
