Veterinary Assistant

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, US
Base: $17.00 - $19.79 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Patient care functions
Lab specimen collection
Patient assessment and restraint
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 basic patient care, assisting with lab specimen collection, patient assessment, restraint, treatments, and comforting hospitalized animal patients.
  • Responsibilities also involve cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas, housing units, and equipment, as well as monitoring patients and notifying higher-level staff of changes.

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

Base: $17.00 - $19.79 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient care functions
  • lab specimen collection
  • patient assessment and restraint
  • cleaning and disinfection
  • monitoring animal patients

Nice-to-have

  • assisting with training students
  • providing clerical support
  • stocking medical supplies

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Work Rights

Not specified

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