Veterinary Assistant

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 184200 - Animal and Emergency Referral Center
Location: Rankin County
Categories: Support Staff
Position Open Date: Feb 16 2026

To assist the veterinary care team in provision of animal care and treatment for a wide range of animals used in search, teaching and/or client-owned animals.

• High school diploma or GED with four years' experience caring for animals in a dairy, veterinary clinic, research institution, or related environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Animal or Biological Science or related field with no experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.

• Excellent telephone and email communication skills, especially related to client service.
• Ability to use Word, Excel, Email programs.
• Ability to learn and use hospital management software.
• Ability to lift, stoop and bend.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to handle, load, restrain, and work with large and companion animals.
• Ability to walk and stand on feet for prolonged periods of time.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be capable of working in a team environment comprised of doctors, staff and students to provide veterinary care of patients and aid in the instruction of veterinary students and veterinary technology students.

• Frequent - Externally imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one's control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of related activities are key to position.
• Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
• Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Job requires use of computer keyboard in the performance of duties.
• Vision requirements:
  Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Applicants must apply online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
. Please include a cover letter and resume along with names and addresses of at least three references.

February 23, 2026, until filled.

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