Veterinary Care Assistant 2

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, US
Base: $18.00 - $20.74 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Basic patient care functions
Assist with patient assessment
Comfort and care for hospitalized animals
Assist in the provision of care to ill and injured animals as well as providing assistance to clinicians, staff and professional students in the days to day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center

Job Summary

  • Assist in the provision of care to ill and injured animals as well as providing assistance to clinicians, staff and professional students in the days to day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center.
  • Duties include providing basic patient care functions, assisting in the collection of lab specimens, and assisting with patient assessment, restraint and treatments.
  • The successful candidates will be expected to work 40 hours a week, primarily on first shift, and will require working rotating Sundays.

Matching Summary

Assist in the provision of care to ill and injured animals as well as providing assistance to clinicians, staff and professional students in the days to day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center.

Salary

Base: $18.00 - $20.74 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic patient care functions
  • Assist with patient assessment
  • Comfort and care for hospitalized animals
  • Clean and disinfect animal housing
  • Monitor patients for changes

Nice-to-have

  • Assist with training student employees
  • Provide clerical support when necessary
  • Observe rules of epidemiology

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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