ICU Veterinary Assistant - Part Time

Part Time

  • East Lansing, Michigan
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. Experience 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationEast Lansing, Michigan
    Websitehttp://careers.msu.edu/ci/en-us/listing/

    Description

    Working/Functional Title

    ICU Veterinary Assistant- Part Time

    Position Summary

    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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    Minimum Requirements

    Knowledge 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 Qualifications

    Experience 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 Statement

    All 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 Materials

    Resume, Cover Letter and 3 Professional References

    Work Hours

    Two, 10 hour shifts. Shifts available from 8am-6pm, 2pm-12am, 10pm-8am.

    Website

    WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL

    Summary of Physical Demands

    Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs individually or up to 150lbs as a team.

    Summary of Health Risks

    Potential 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)

    Bidding eligibility ends March 18, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.

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