ICU Veterinary Assistant - Full Time
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Veterinary Teaching Hospital 10046906
Support Staff
East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Veterinary Teaching Hospital 10046906
Area of Interest: Veterinary/Animal Care
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
Group: Clerical Technical- CT
Union/Non-Union: Union
Opening on: Apr 23 2025
Closing at: Jul 28 2026 - 16:45 EDT
Salary Commensurate with Experience
College Of Veterinary Medicine
1033786
Position Summary
The successful candidate will work on animal patients; monitors temperature, pulse and respiration; monitors IV fluid administration; will walk animals outside; will clean ward areas, stock supplies; will process lab samples and medication orders; enters charges in the hospital information system; assists clinicians, veterinary technicians and clinical students with animal patients in the Small Animal Emergency Medicine Unit of the Veterinary Medical Center.
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Minimum Requirements
Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; six months to one year of related work experience in a veterinary practice, maintaining accurate records, typing and basic computer skills; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with general handling of cats and dogs; knowledge of animal restraint for blood collection and IV catheter placement; positioning for X-rays and IV fluid monitoring; previous exposure to monitoring equipment such as IV fluid pumps, EKG, Pulse oximeter and Doppler blood pressure.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume, Cover Letter and 3 Professional References
Work Hours
Hiring for all shifts
Summary of Physical Demands
Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs individually or up to 150lbs as a team.
Summary of Health Risks
Potential exposure to animal or specimens with Mycobacterium bovis, work with animals or unfixed animal tissue, wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)