Veterinary Care Assistant 3 - Temporary – Dublin

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Job Title:

Veterinary Care Assistant 3 - Temporary – Dublin

Department:

Veterinary Medical Center | Medical Center at Dublin

The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center at Dublin is searching for a Veterinary Care Assistant to 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. This position will provide basic patient care functions such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration monitoring, and assists with IV fluid administration; assists in the collection of lab specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing; assists with patient assessment, restraint and treatments; may train student employees in prescribed care of animals; comforts and cares for hospitalized animal patients; walks patients and provides clean housing, food, and water at all times.

The position will also monitor patients and notifies technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms; assists with the admission and discharge of patients including loading and unloading of animals; stocks supplies including medical supplies and equipment; cleans and disinfects treatment and surgical areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease; performs cleaning of outdoor dog exercise areas and VMC entrance; general cleaning of all animal areas to include windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms, etc.; replaces light bulbs when necessary; notifies supervisor of need for non-routine repairs; assists with laundry; provides clerical support when necessary; Position primarily supports the Urgent Care Department but will also provide patient care to pre and post-surgical patients based on need; other duties as assigned.

This is primarily a second shift position including weekday hours between 2:00pm and 11:00pm and weekend hours between 9:00am and 11:00pm. Exact hours and days worked will be determined based on the needs of the department and are subject to change. This position requires working rotating holidays and is subject to a background check.

Hiring Range - $19.00 - $21.77 per hour

Additional Information:

Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 50 pounds.

Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases.

Exposure to needle sticks, hazardous chemicals, and/or bio hazardous waste.

Location:

Veterinary Medicine - Dublin (2544)

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Second 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.

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