Veterinary Assistant 1

Veterinary Assistant 1
Department DeBusk Vet Teaching Center
Position Category Staff Full Time
Job Description Veterinary Assistants support all functions of the CVM and DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center, including animal care and support for laboratory sessions.
Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED; Experience handling and managing companion and/or farm animals
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Campus Virginia
Job Duty
Job Duty Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large
Job Duty promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students
Job Duty assist the designated faculty to provide clinical and lab experiences for students in an efficient, professional, and authoritative manner
Job Duty assist with preparation for laboratories including organization of resources, including faculty, animals, student groups, equipment for laboratory, and consumables for laboratories
Job Duty assist with lab clean up
Job Duty assist with handling, maintenance, monitoring, and treatment of the animals housed at the DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center
Job Duty ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical student activities; •comply with all IACUC guidelines
Job Duty maintain adequate records for animals
Job Duty maintain a current inventory of materials and equipment used in labs
Job Duty other duties as assigned
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S04821P
Job Open Date 03/05/2026
Job Close Date 09/30/2026
Open Until Filled No
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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.