ICU Veterinary Nurse I

ICU Veterinary Nurse I

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Job no: 1037208

Work type: Support Staff

Pay Grade: 10

Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Veterinary Medicine

Department: Veterinary Teaching Hospital 10046906

Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Veterinary/Animal Care, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union

Working/Functional Title

ICU Veterinary Nurse I

Position Summary

Provides patient care for ill and injured animals in the Veterinary Medical Center. This position will be primarily providing support to our Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care unit ; Instructing and demonstrating techniques to students; assists students, veterinary technicians, and veterinarians in their work; maintains supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of hospital areas. Skills you will develop and utilize include emergency triage, patient stabilization, nursing care, knowledge of setup and assisting with emergency procedures. With four Boarded Critical Care Specialized Veterinarians and two Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician Specialists, we support and assist in your career development. All shifts available.


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This posting will fill 10 vacancies.


Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school in Veterinary Technology; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in extensive patient care, surgery, anesthesia, drug- dosing, and sterilization; experience in the use of spreadsheet and word processing software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Michigan or attainment of such certification within one year from date of employment.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in an educational setting; background in emergency medicine.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume, Cover Letter and 3 Professional References

Work Hours

First, second and third shifts available.

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Summary of Physical Demands

Lifting and carrying animals up to 50 pounds individually, or 150 pounds as a team.

Summary of Health Risks

TB risk or potential exposure to animal or specimens with Mycobacterium bovis. Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue. Wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort).


Bidding eligibility ends May 13, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: May 7, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: May 26, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time