Veterinary Care Assistant 2
About The Position
The College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join the Small Animal Care 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 days to day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: providing basic patient care functions; assisting in the collection of lab specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing; assisting with patient assessment, restraint and treatments; assisting with training student employees in prescribed care of animals; comforting and caring for hospitalized animal patients; walking patients and providing clean housing, food, and water at all times; monitoring patients and notifying higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms; assisting with the admission and discharge of patients including loading and unloading of animals; transporting patients within the Veterinary Medical Center and to Goss Lab; delivering specimens to necropsy; stocking supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment; cleaning and disinfecting treatment and surgical areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease; carrying out prescribed bedding; performing daily cleaning of outdoor dog exercise areas and VMC entrances; cleaning of all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.; notifying supervisor of need for non-routine repairs; assisting with laundry; providing clerical support when necessary; and other duties as assigned. The successful candidates will be expected to work 40 hours a week, primarily on first shift. The position will require working rotating Sundays. This position is subject to a background check prior to starting.
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
- providing basic patient care functions
- assisting in the collection of lab specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing
- assisting with patient assessment, restraint and treatments
- assisting with training student employees in prescribed care of animals
- comforting and caring for hospitalized animal patients
- walking patients and providing clean housing, food, and water at all times
- monitoring patients and notifying higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms
- assisting with the admission and discharge of patients including loading and unloading of animals
- transporting patients within the Veterinary Medical Center and to Goss Lab
- delivering specimens to necropsy
- stocking supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment
- cleaning and disinfecting treatment and surgical areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease
- carrying out prescribed bedding
- performing daily cleaning of outdoor dog exercise areas and VMC entrances
- cleaning of all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.
- notifying supervisor of need for non-routine repairs
- assisting with laundry
- providing clerical support when necessary
- other duties as assigned
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
