Veterinary Care Assistant 2 (VA) - 2nd Shift - Dublin

Veterinary Care Assistant 2 (VA) - 2nd Shift

Job Title:

Veterinary Care Assistant 2 (VA) - 2nd Shift
- Dublin Department:
Veterinary Medical Center | Medical Center at Dublin

The Veterinary Medical Center at The Ohio State University is searching for a Veterinary Care Assistant. The Veterinary Assistant provides operational and patient care support for the patients at the OSU Veterinary Medical Center
- Dublin Urgent Care.

• Primary responsibilities include assisting veterinarians and technicians with the assessment and treatment of patients; assisting with various procedures; providing client education such as home care instructions, medication overview, general wellness updates on hospitalized patients, processing lab samples, radiographic procedures and filling prescriptions.
• Position requires detailed knowledge of biological parameters and the ability to differentiate normal and abnormal values; knowledge of restraint techniques as well as triage practices is necessary.
• Must be knowledgeable and comfortable with acquiring vitals on stable patients and documenting appropriate information in the medical record.
• Working knowledge of equipment and set-up procedures in a veterinary setting is required.
• Excellent communications skills are required.
• Must be able to maintain a clean and efficient working area.
• Position includes basic cleaning duties such as dust mopping, wet mopping, laundry, and trash removal.
• Veterinary Assistant will cross train to be able to work in Client Services as needed.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Position will work 40 hours per week with hours primarily on second shift to include alternating weekends with required holidays based on team rotation.
• Hours will be eligible for shift differential.
• Position requires the successful completion of a background check.

• Minimum required qualifications:
  
  High School diploma or GED.
• Certification or vocational training may be preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Location:

Veterinary Medicine
- Dublin (2544)

Position Type:
Regular Scheduled

Hours:

40 Shift: Second Shift

Hiring Range - $18.00 - $20.74 per hour

Physical Requirements lifting 40-50 pounds; risks involve exposure to animal dander, rabies, other zoonotic diseases, parasiticides, animal inflicted injuries, anesthetic gases, chemotherapy, gamma ray equipment, irritant chemicals.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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