"Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient IMC/ICU/ER (Swing Shift)"

Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient IMC/ICU/ER (Swing Shift)

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4806P

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

Are you ready for a fresh start? Do you find satisfaction in caring for veterinary patients when they need you most? Look no further - we have the job for you! Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for an Inpatient Veterinary Assistant to work in the Intermediate Care (IMC), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Room (ER) section of our Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The individual in this position will work directly with board-certified emergency and critical care veterinarians and rotating intern doctors to help facilitate quality care and patient flow through the IMC, ICU, and ER.

This is a monthly rotating swing shift position: Mon - Thurs 4:00 pm - 2:00 am; Fri - Sun 1:00 pm - 2:00 am.

Essential Functions

• Assists with administering treatments and monitoring patients admitted in IMC or ICU, Observes and records vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, food/water intake of animals, and collects and labels specimens and perform treatments and administer medications as prescribed by primary veterinarian.
• Performs and demonstrates veterinary care techniques and procedures related to emergency and critical care medicine.
• Assists veterinarians in the care of patients requiring advanced procedures and life-saving techniques including CPR, mechanical ventilation and dialysis.
• Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, as well as observes health status of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.
• Perform job duties with speed and accuracy and work as essential personnel, providing care for patients after hours, on weekends and holidays.
• Assists with emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency service.
• May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks.

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 upon a combination of education and experience, the finalist selected for this position will be hired as a Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient and assigned levels II or III.

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

Level III: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Degrees accepted in lieu of years of experience.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

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

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

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

Job Category: Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

Working Hours if Non-Traditional: This is a monthly rotating swing shift position. Mon - Thurs 4:00 pm - 2:00 am; Fri - Sun 1:00 pm - 2:00 am

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine

Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital