Veterinary Assistant 3

Company: Lincoln Memorial University

Job Location: Harrogate, 37752

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Department: DeBusk Vet Teaching Center

Position Category: Staff Part 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: S04656P

Job Open Date: 08/07/2025

Job Close Date: 12/07/2025

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

For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu