Veterinary Assistant

Ohio State University

Columbus, US
$17.00 - $19.79 ph
On-site
Basic patient care functions
Assist in specimen collection
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 day 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 day to day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center.
  • Duties include providing basic patient care functions, assisting in the collection of lab specimens, and comforting and caring for hospitalized animal patients.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to work 40 hours a week with a schedule to be determined by the business unit.

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 day to day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center.

Salary

$17.00 - $19.79 per hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic patient care functions
  • Assist in specimen collection
  • Comfort and care for hospitalized animals
  • Maintain clean housing and provide food/water
  • Monitor patients and report changes
  • Clean and disinfect treatment and housing areas

Nice-to-have

  • Assist with training student employees
  • Provide clerical support when necessary

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred
  • Ability to push/pull/lift up to 75 pounds
  • Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases
  • Exposure to needle sticks, hazardous chemicals, and/or bio hazardous waste

Work Rights

Not specified

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