Clinical Skills Assistant; OPCVM

Clinical Skills Assistant; OPCVM
Department CVM Clinical Sciences
Position Category Staff Full Time
Job Description The Clinical Skills Assistant supports the delivery of laboratory and clinical activities by organizing faculty, animals, equipment, and consumables for instructional use. This position assists with laboratory preparation, set-up, clean-up, animal care, inventory management, and equipment maintenance. The role requires strong collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure that students gain essential veterinary clinical skills in a professional, effective learning environment that emphasizes risk reduction
Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Experience handling small animals
Preferred Qualifications A.S., A.A.S., or B.S. in Veterinary Technology Knowledge of university program goals and objectives Familiarity with veterinary medical field Relevant experience in higher education
Physical Demands Campus Job Duty
Job Duty Assist designated faculty and staff in providing clinical and laboratory experiences for students in an efficient and professional manner
Job Duty Support student learning under faculty and staff direction to help them develop veterinary clinical skills and entry-level competencies
Job Duty Assist with laboratory preparation, including organizing faculty, student groups, animals, equipment, and consumables
Job Duty Help with laboratory set-up and clean-up
Job Duty Assist with the handling, maintenance, monitoring, and care of small and large animals used in teaching
Job Duty Ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical activities
Job Duty Assist with maintaining care of teaching animals in compliance with IACUC requirements including documentation in medical records
Job Duty Maintain accurate inventory of clinical skills laboratory equipment and consumables
Job Duty Assist with ordering, tracking, and replacement of supplies and equipment
Job Duty Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
Job Duty Participate in University and College committees and initiatives as appropriate
Job Duty Perform related duties in support of the College s and University s mission and evolving needs
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S05099P
Job Open Date 04/13/2026
Job Close Date 07/30/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.