Veterinary Assistant, Physical Rehabilitation

College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Veterinary Assistant, located within the Physical Rehabilitation service of the Small 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.

Depending on experience and qualifications of successful candidate, individual will be hired in as a Veterinary Assistant 1, Veterinary Assistant 2, Senior Veterinary Assistant 1, or Senior Veterinary Assistant 2.

Qualifications:

Typical Responsibilities:

• Performs animal restraint on various small animal species for physical exams and medical procedures, such as blood draws, urine collection, blood pressures, and injections.
• Prepares cages and runs with bedding, water, and other supplies.
• Feeds diets as prescribed to admitted patients.
• Creates and/or provides enrichment devices and activities.
• Exercises patients, using special care. Records daily observations on cage cards.
• Assists in the admittance and discharge of patients.
• Performs bathing or grooming as needed.
• 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 disbursement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with small animals, including but not limited to dogs, cats, birds, and rodents, preferred.

The Veterinary Medical Center is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. Occasional weekend, evening, or holiday work may be required of this position.