Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient IMC / ICU / ER (Swing Shift)

Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient IMC / ICU / ER (Swing Shift)

Are you ready for a fresh start? Do you find satisfaction in caring for veterinary patients when they need you most? Look no further we have the job for you! Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for an Inpatient Veterinary Assistant to work in the Intermediate Care (IMC), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Emergency Room (ER) section of our Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The individual in this position will work directly with board-certified emergency and critical care veterinarians and rotating intern doctors to help facilitate quality care and patient flow through the IMC, ICU, and ER. This is a monthly rotating swing shift position. Mon Thurs 4 : 00 pm 2 : 00 am; Fri Sun 1 : 00 pm 2 : 00 am.

Essential Functions

• Assists with administering treatments and monitoring patients admitted in IMC or ICU, observes and records vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, food / water intake of animals, and collects and labels specimens and perform treatments and administer medications as prescribed by primary veterinarian.
• Performs and demonstrates veterinary care techniques and procedures related to emergency and critical care medicine.
• Assists veterinarians in the care of patients requiring advanced procedures and life-saving techniques including CPR, mechanical ventilation and dialysis.
• Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, as well as observes health status of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.
• Perform job duties with speed and accuracy and work as essential personnel, providing care for patients after hours, on weekends and holidays.
• Assists with emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency service.
• May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and / or similar tasks.

Why Work at Auburn?

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Depending upon a combination of education and experience, the finalist selected for this position will be hired as a Veterinary Assistant Inpatient and assigned levels II or III.

Level II : Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Level III : Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment. Degrees accepted in lieu of years of experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Knowledge of processes, methods, and procedures associated with veterinary medicine.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Salary Range : $34,460 - $53,070

Job Category : Agricultural / Veterinary Medicine

Working Hours if Non-Traditional : This is a monthly rotating swing shift position. Mon Thurs 4 : 00 pm 2 : 00 am; Fri Sun 1 : 00 pm 2 : 00 am

City Position is Located : Auburn

State Position is Located : Alabama

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement : It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents : 1. Resume

Optional Documents : 1. Cover Letter 2. Other 3. Other Documentation