Veterinary Assistant

Job Overview

Veterinary Assistants support all functions of the CVM and DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center, including animal care and support for laboratory sessions.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience handling and managing companion and/or farm animals

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large.
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students.
• Assist the designated faculty to provide clinical and lab experiences for students in an efficient, professional, and authoritative manner.
• Assist with preparation for laboratories, including organization of resources (faculty, animals, student groups, equipment, and consumables).
• Assist with lab clean up.
• Assist with handling, maintenance, monitoring, and treatment of the animals housed at the DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center.
• Ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical activities.
• Comply with all IACUC guidelines.
• Maintain adequate records for animals.
• Maintain a current inventory of materials and equipment used in labs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Open Date: 12/08/2025

Job Close Date: 04/01/2026

Lincoln Memorial University is a values‑based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423‑869‑7112 or human resources
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Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.