"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

Campus:

Virginia

Posting Number:

S04821P

Job Open Date:

11/18/2025

Job Close Date:

02/27/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Job Duties

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large
• promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students
• assist the designated faculty to provide clinical and lab experiences for students in an efficient, professional, and authoritative manner
• assist with preparation for laboratories including organization of resources, including faculty, animals, student groups, equipment for laboratory, and consumables for laboratories
• assist with lab clean up
• assist with handling, maintenance, monitoring, and treatment of the animals housed at the DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center
• ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical student activities; comply with all IACUC guidelines
• maintain adequate records for animals
• maintain a current inventory of materials and equipment used in labs
• other duties as assigned