"Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient Equine (Swing Shift)"

Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient Equine (Swing Shift)

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4825P

Home Org Name: Clinical Sciences

Division Name: College of Veterinary Medicine

Job Class Code: IC22 (B-C)

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking candidates for a Veterinary Assistant - Equine Inpatient position. This position will provide patient care, including physical exams, medication administration (IV, IM, PO, SQ), constant patient monitoring and hygiene, for all patients admitted by equine emergency care, medicine, surgery and theriogenology and all in-house patients.

This technician will directly instruct senior veterinary students and student workers in the technical aspects of patient care. This position will also monitor the welfare of university-owned horses, including those enrolled in research projects. This position will provide assistance to clinicians with procedures and receiving of emergency cases.

This is a rotating swing shift position: Weekdays: Monday - Thursday 11am - 9pm, and weekends: Friday - Sunday 7am - 8pm. Rotating holiday coverage as well as flexibility with scheduling will be necessary.

Learn more about VET MED and take a campus tour here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/

Essential Functions

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Instruction of veterinary students in various aspects of equine patient exam, catheter placement, nasogastric intubation, and general horse handling.
• Assist clinicians, students, and residents with admission, patient restraint, and diagnostic procedures of equine cases admitted to the equine hospital.
• Provide direct patient care, including, but not limited to physical exams, medication administration, catheter placement, nasogastric intubation, obtaining blood, fecal and urine samples, and fluid therapy.
• Maintain floor stock and biosecurity of the hospital ICU, inpatient and outpatient barns, Isolation, main treatment areas, and procedural areas.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Level II: Requires High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Level III: Requires High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent

Substitutions allowed for Education: Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

Substitutions allowed for Experience: Graduate degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of processes, method, and procedures associated with veterinary medicine.

Minimum License and Certifications

None Required.

Desired Qualifications

Prior equine experience or familiarity with horse care and handling are desired.

Salary Range: $34,460-$53,070

Job Category: Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

Working Hours if Non-Traditional: This is a rotating swing shift position: Weekdays: Monday - Thursday 11am - 9pm, and weekends: Friday - Sunday 7am - 8pm. Rotating holiday coverage as well as flexibility with scheduling will be necessary.

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama

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