Veterinary Assistant 2 - SOCC

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Job Title:

Veterinary Assistant 2 -

SOCC Department:

Veterinary Medicine | Spectrum of Care The College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center is recruiting a Veterinary Assistant to join the Dublin Urgent Care team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist in the provision of care to ill and injured animals as well as providing assistance to clinicians, staff and professional students in the days to day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center-Dublin. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Providing basic patient care functions; assisting in the collection of lab specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing. Assisting with patient assessment, restraint and treatments. Assisting with training student employees in prescribed care of animals; comforting and caring for hospitalized animal patients. Walking patients and providing clean housing, food, and water at all times. Monitoring patients and notifying higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms. Assisting with the admission and discharge of patients including loading and unloading of animals. Delivering specimens to necropsy. Stocking supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment. Cleaning and disinfecting treatment and surgical areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease. Carrying out prescribed bedding. Performing daily cleaning of outdoor dog exercise areas and VMC-Dublin entrances; cleaning of all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc. Notifying supervisor of need for non-routine repairs. Assisting with laundry; providing clerical support when necessary; and other duties as assigned. The successful candidates will be expected to work 40 hours a week. The position may require working rotating weekends and rotating holidays. This position is subject to a background check prior to starting. Hiring Range - $18.00 - $20.74 per hour

Additional Information:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

Long periods of standing. Lifting, squatting, reaching

Computer/keyboard/mouse Location:

Stanton Veterinary Clinic (1054)

Position Type:

Regular Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

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• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
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