Hiring Department

Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery.

Job Description

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover and Serve.

Veterinarians throughout the Midwest refer animal clients to the Veterinary Health Center for specialized diagnoses and treatment. With sophisticated therapeutic equipment that includes an underwater treadmill, advanced imaging techniques, and groundbreaking equine lameness diagnostic equipment, we are a center for animal healthcare.

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Equine service . Our facility, located at Clydesdale Hall, provides state-of-the-art teaching and medical services, including ambulatory services. In addition to regular check-ups and preventive health care, we feature cutting edge surgical and intensive lifesaving medical care.

Standard responsibilities will vary based on clinic needs, but may include:

• Assist with outpatient exams
• Assist with lameness exams
• Provide intra-operative surgical technical support
• Assist with in-patient procedures
• Assist with biosecurity protocols
• Clean and maintain equipment and exam rooms
• Maintain and stock supplies
• Enter charges
• Assist other technicians as needed
• Other duties as assigned

This position requires on-call emergency duty and includes heavy lifting and physical work.

Shift

This position is a full-time, 40-hour-a-week position. Primary hours are Monday through Friday, 8a to 5p with some on-call emergency rotations that would include evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with horses or in an equestrian setting.

Successful candidates will exhibit the following skills and core competencies:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
• Continuous learning and professional growth and development mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, constituents, and clients.

Hiring Department

Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery.

Job Description

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover and Serve.

Veterinarians throughout the Midwest refer animal clients to the Veterinary Health Center for specialized diagnoses and treatment. With sophisticated therapeutic equipment that includes an underwater treadmill, advanced imaging techniques, and groundbreaking equine lameness diagnostic equipment, we are a center for animal healthcare.

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our Equine service . Our facility, located at Clydesdale Hall, provides state-of-the-art teaching and medical services, including ambulatory services. In addition to regular check-ups and preventive health care, we feature cutting edge surgical and intensive lifesaving medical care.

Standard responsibilities will vary based on clinic needs, but may include:

• Assist with outpatient exams
• Assist with lameness exams
• Provide intra-operative surgical technical support
• Assist with in-patient procedures
• Assist with biosecurity protocols
• Clean and maintain equipment and exam rooms
• Maintain and stock supplies
• Enter charges
• Assist other technicians as needed
• Other duties as assigned

This position requires on-call emergency duty and includes heavy lifting and physical work.

Shift

This position is a full-time, 40-hour-a-week position. Primary hours are Monday through Friday, 8a to 5p with some on-call emergency rotations that would include evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with horses or in an equestrian setting.

Successful candidates will exhibit the following skills and core competencies:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
• Continuous learning and professional growth and development mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, constituents, and clients.