Surgery Nurse-Weekends / Veterinary Nurse I
Michigan State UniversityAbout the role
Working/Functional Title
Surgery Nurse -Weekends
Position Summary
Provides patient care for ill and injured animals in the Surgery unit and Emergency unit of the Veterinary Medical Center. This position works primarily in the operating rooms of the Small Animal Clinic, with work in the Emergency and Critical Care as scheduled. The position instructs, and demonstrates techniques to students, assists students and clinicians in their work, and maintains supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of hospital areas.
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; 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 as a veterinary technician in an educational setting.
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 three professionals references
Work Hours
This position must cover Saturday and Sunday daytime hours in Surgery. The other days are flexible for ECCM/ICU coverage and can be discussed in the interview.
Website
WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL
Summary of Physical Demands
Will be required to lift medical equipment and animals into cages; carry animals between cages and exam tables/gurneys; push carts containing animals and
equipment to other areas of the hospital; climb stairs carrying lab samples; restrain animals. Lifting up to 50lbs individually and up to 150lbs as a team.
Summary of Health Risks
Working with animals or unfixed tissue. May wear respirator. Possible exposure to zoonotic diseases.
Bidding eligibility ends April 14, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.
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