Veterinary Assistant II/III

Salary Range: USD $32,740.00/Yr. - USD $48,250.00/Yr. Categories: Veterinary & Animal Care Job Type: Non-Faculty Position Type: Full-Time Department: Clinical Sciences Associated Division: College of Veterinary Medicine Req ID: 8852 Overview The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Veterinary Assistant that will perform various tasks related to the care and treatment of animal patients in a specialized anesthesia clinical service area. This position will focus on Small Animal Anesthesia Services. This is a Monday thru Friday, position, however, hours may vary. Learn more about VET MED and check out our facilities here: Employees in this role must complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL) as recommended by CDC guidelines. Auburn University will cover the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and any necessary boosters. Responsibilities Organizes, cleans, stocks, and prepares treatment rooms for examination of animals, and holds or restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, anesthesia, serums, vaccines, and treatments to animals, including tasks such as dressing wounds, cleaning teeth, and monitoring vital signs of animals under the direction of a veterinarian. Performs X-rays and other laboratory tests, assists in surgery, and processes tissue samples to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems. Cares for and monitors the condition of animals before, during, and/or after surgery. Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing and assists with research projects. Performs emergency first aid, such as emergency resuscitation or other life‑saving procedures. Assists with student instruction programs through preparation of materials, observing, monitoring and/or grading tasks, and presenting orientation and procedures briefings. May triage phone calls from referring veterinarians/clients as well as schedule appointments for diagnostic procedures under the direction of a veterinarian. Advise and educate animal owners May fill prescriptions, measure medications, and label containers. Qualifications Depending on the combination of education and experience, the selected finalist will be hired as a Veterinary Assistant and assigned levels II or III. Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of professional experience in the care and comfort of animals. Level III: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of professional experience in the care and comfort of animals. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent. Contract Type Continuing 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 the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Auburn University