ICU Veterinary Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-26
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Working/Functional Title
ICU Veterinary Assistant
- Full Time
The successful candidate will work on animal patients; monitors temperature, pulse and respiration; monitors IV fluid administration; will walk animals outside; will clean ward areas, stock supplies; will process lab samples and medication orders; enters charges in the hospital information system; assists clinicians, veterinary technicians and clinical students with animal patients in the Small Animal Emergency Medicine Unit of the Veterinary Medical Center.
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This posting will fill 10 vacancies.
Minimum RequirementsKnowledge normally acquired through a high school education; six months to one year of related work experience in a veterinary practice, maintaining accurate records, typing and basic computer skills; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired QualificationsExperience with general handling of cats and dogs; knowledge of animal restraint for blood collection and IV catheter placement; positioning for X-rays and IV fluid monitoring; previous exposure to monitoring equipment such as IV fluid pumps, EKG, Pulse oximeter and Doppler blood pressure.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application MaterialsResume, Cover Letter and 3 Professional References
Work HoursFirst, second and third shifts available.
WebsiteWebsite: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./HOSPITAL
Summary of Physical DemandsLifting and carrying up to 50lbs individually or up to 150lbs as a team.
Summary of Health RisksPotential exposure to animal or specimens with Mycobacterium bovis, work with animals or unfixed animal tissue, wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)
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