Posted: 15-Apr-26
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: R148901
The College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join the Equine 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 day to day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide basic patient care functions
Assist with surgical procedures
Assist with lameness evaluations, patient assessment, restraint, and treatments
Comfort, groom, and care for hospitalized patients
Monitor patients and notify higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms
Transport patients within the Veterinary Medical Center
Stock supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment
Clean and disinfect treatment areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease
Carry out prescribed bedding
Walk patients and provide clean housing, food, and water at all times
Perform daily cleaning of outdoor areas and VMC entrances
Clean all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.; notify supervisor of need for non-routine repairs
Assist with laundry
Hiring Range - $18.00 - $20.74 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Working Conditions:
Standing for long periods of time
Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 75 pounds
Jogging for extended periods of time
Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases
Exposure to needle sticks
Hazardous chemicals, and/or bio hazard waste