• Providing basic patient care functions.
• Assisting in the collection of lab specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing.
• Assisting with patient assessment, restraint and treatments.
• Assisting with training student employees in prescribed care of animals.
• Comforting and caring for hospitalized animal patients.
• Walking patients and providing clean housing, food, and water at all times.
• Monitoring patients and notifying higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms.
• Transporting patients within the Veterinary Medical Center.
• Stocking supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment.
• Cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease.
• Carrying out prescribed bedding; performing daily cleaning of outdoor areas and VMC entrances.
• Cleaning of all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.
• Notifying supervisor of need for non-routine repairs.
• Assisting with laundry.
• Providing clerical support when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidates will be expected to work 40 hours a week with a schedule to be determined by the business unit. This position is subject to a background check prior to starting.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

Standing for long periods of time. Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 75 pounds. Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases. Exposure to needle sticks, hazardous chemicals, and/or bio hazardous waste.

• Providing basic patient care functions.
• Assisting in the collection of lab specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing.
• Assisting with patient assessment, restraint and treatments.
• Assisting with training student employees in prescribed care of animals.
• Comforting and caring for hospitalized animal patients.
• Walking patients and providing clean housing, food, and water at all times.
• Monitoring patients and notifying higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms.
• Transporting patients within the Veterinary Medical Center.
• Stocking supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment.
• Cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease.
• Carrying out prescribed bedding; performing daily cleaning of outdoor areas and VMC entrances.
• Cleaning of all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.
• Notifying supervisor of need for non-routine repairs.
• Assisting with laundry.
• Providing clerical support when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidates will be expected to work 40 hours a week with a schedule to be determined by the business unit. This position is subject to a background check prior to starting.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

Standing for long periods of time. Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 75 pounds. Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases. Exposure to needle sticks, hazardous chemicals, and/or bio hazardous waste.