VETERINARY ASSISTANT - Equine

Hiring Department

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

Job Description

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to inclusively educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists from diverse backgrounds, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people.

Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover and Serve.

Veterinarians throughout the Midwest refer animal clients to the Veterinary Health Center for specialized diagnoses and treatment. With sophisticated therapeutic equipment that includes an underwater treadmill, advanced imaging techniques, and groundbreaking equine lameness diagnostic equipment, we are a center for animal healthcare.

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Equine service . Our facility, located at Clydesdale Hall, provides state-of-the-art teaching and medical services, including ambulatory services. In addition to regular check-ups and preventive health care, we feature cutting edge surgical and intensive lifesaving medical care.

Standard responsibilities will vary based on clinic needs, but may include:

• Assistance with outpatient exams
• Assistance with lameness exams
• Intra operative surgical technical support
• Assistance with in patient procedures
• Cleaning equipment
• Cleaning and maintaining exam rooms
• Stocking
• Entering charges
• Assisting other technicians as needed

Shift

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

This position is part of an on-call rotation

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with horses .

Successful candidate will exhibit the following skills and core competencies:

• Present a friendly and empathetic demeanor.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with diverse internal and external constituent and client
• Be able to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks,
• Bring a high degree of organization and attention to detail.
• Exhibit a willingness to learn and grow professionally, as well as be a supportive and collegial part of the team
  
  

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary: Hiring at $15.00 / hour plus on-call compensation

Grade: GGS-004

University Title: Veterinary Assistant

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile in myHR.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.