Veterinary Assistant, Small Animal

Job Description

The Veterinary Assistant for Small Animals supports the delivery of laboratory and clinical activities by assisting students, staff and faculty in assigned courses and educational tasks under licensed staff or faculty supervision. Responsibilities include organizing laboratories, generating schedules, managing training elements, collating supply requests, and coordinating with the site coordinator on facility needs. The Veterinary Assistant also ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines, manages records related to animals used in teaching, and provides hands-on assistance in teaching veterinary medical and surgical clinical skills. This position plays an essential role in preparing, setting up, cleaning, inventorying, and maintaining laboratory equipment and consumables to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree or higher in a veterinary or animal-related field Knowledge of university program goals and objectives Experience in the veterinary medical field Training in animal care, handling, or husbandry Relevant experience in higher education