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Veterinary Assistant 2
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A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$33,297 / year median in Tennessee
+29% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant 2
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 S04887P
Job Open Date 12/11/2025
Job Close Date 09/30/2026
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.