Veterinary Assistant, Small Animal; OPCVM

Veterinary Assistant, Small Animal; OPCVM
Department CVM Clinical Sciences
Position Category Staff Full Time
Job Description The Veterinary Assistant for Small Animals supports the delivery of laboratory and clinical activities by assisting students, staff and faculty in assigned courses and educational tasks under licensed staff or faculty supervision. Responsibilities include organizing laboratories, generating schedules, managing training elements, collating supply requests, and coordinating with the site coordinator on facility needs. The Veterinary Assistant also ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines, manages records related to animals used in teaching, and provides hands-on assistance in teaching veterinary medical and surgical clinical skills. This position plays an essential role in preparing, setting up, cleaning, inventorying, and maintaining laboratory equipment and consumables to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
Required Qualifications High school diploma
Preferred Qualifications Associates degree or higher in a veterinary or animal-related field Knowledge of university program goals and objectives Experience in the veterinary medical field Training in animal care, handling, or husbandry Relevant experience in higher education
Physical Demands Campus Orange Park Florida
Job Duty
Job Duty Assist designated staff and faculty in providing animal associated clinical and laboratory experiences for students in an efficient and professional manner
Job Duty Support the education of students under faculty direction, helping them acquire veterinary medical and surgical clinical skills and entry-level competencies
Job Duty Organize laboratories by preparing faculty, animals, student groups, equipment, and consumables
Job Duty Assist with laboratory set-up, cleaning, inventorying, and replacement of equipment
Job Duty Manage training elements and generate schedules for assigned activities
Job Duty Maintain records and evaluations of students during clinical experiences
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 Ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical activities
Job Duty Oversee medical records of animals used in teaching and comply with IACUC requirements
Job Duty Complete required institutional and program accreditation reports as well as other reports necessary for program advancement
Job Duty Collate supply requests and ensure laboratory resources are available
Job Duty Liaise with the site coordinator regarding facility requests and operational needs
Job Duty Communicate directly with the Coordinator of Clinical Skills regarding human resource, animal, and operational matters
Job Duty Foster effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
Job Duty Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to faculty, staff, students, and the community at large
Job Duty Perform related duties in support of the College s and University s mission and evolving needs.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S05324P
Job Open Date 06/01/2026
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.