Veterinary Care Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery Dublin

Overview Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Center is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the Dublin Orthopedic Surgery Care team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality patient care by assisting faculty and technical staff with patient assessment, treatment, and general care. Responsibilities Assisting with diagnostic imaging procedures (radiology and CT) Performing in-house biochemical laboratory testing Supporting surgical preparation, including scrubbing into the operating room and assisting with sterile procedures Cleaning, preparing, and maintaining surgical instruments Opening and closing operating suites Maintaining cleanliness and organization of clinical and surgical spaces Supporting inventory management and stocking supplies Filling prescriptions Communicating with clients and assisting with patient discharge Qualifications / Requirements The role requires a strong understanding of biological parameters, including the ability to recognize normal versus abnormal values, as well as proficiency in animal restraint techniques and veterinary patient care practices. Candidates must be comfortable obtaining vital signs on stable patients and accurately documenting information in the medical record. Strong communication skills are essential. Additional responsibilities include maintaining a clean and efficient work environment, which may involve tasks such as dust mopping, wet mopping, laundry, and trash removal. The position requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds and successful completion of a background check. Details Location: Veterinary Medicine - Dublin (2544) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Ohio State University