Veterinary Assistant II/III

Veterinary Assistant II/III

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Veterinary Services

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $32,740.00/Yr. - USD $48,250.00/Yr.

Categories: Veterinary & Animal Care

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Clinical Sciences

Associated Division: College of Veterinary Medicine

Req ID: 8852

Overview

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Veterinary Assistant that will perform various tasks related to the care and treatment of animal patients in a specialized anesthesia clinical service area. This position will focus on Small Animal Anesthesia Services.

This is a Monday thru Friday, position, however, hours may vary.

Learn more about VET MED and check out our facilities here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/

Employees in this role must complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain adequate rabies antibody titer (>=0.5 IU/mL) as recommended by CDC guidelines. Auburn University will cover the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and any necessary boosters.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, cleans, stocks, and prepares treatment rooms for examination of animals, and holds or restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
• Administers injections, anesthesia, serums, vaccines, and treatments to animals, including tasks such as dressing wounds, cleaning teeth, and monitoring vital signs of animals under the direction of a veterinarian.
• Performs X-rays and other laboratory tests, assist in surgery, and process tissue samples to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Cares for and monitors the condition of animals before, during, and/or after surgery. Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing and assists with research projects.
• Performs emergency first aid, such as emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
• Assists with student instruction programs through preparation of materials, observing, monitoring and/or grading tasks, and presenting orientation and procedures briefings. May triage phone calls from referring veterinarians/clients as well as schedule appointments for diagnostic procedures under the direction of a veterinarian. *Advise and educate animal owners*
• May fill prescriptions, measure medications, and label containers.

Qualifications

Depending on the combination of education and experience, the selected finalist will be hired as a Veterinary Assistant and assigned levels II or III.

Level II:

High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of professional experience in the care and comfort of animals.

Level III:

High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of professional experience in the care and comfort of animals. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Contract Type

Continuing

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