Veterinary Assistant

About the

Job Title:

Veterinary Assistant Job code: 0005 Employee Group:
Full/Part Time (FTE): 50% FTE Maximum 14 hours per week max Regular/Temporary:
Casual >3 months About the Job:
This position is responsible for providing basic technical care for a variety of animal species. The successful candidate will assist veterinary staff with various tasks, including routine animal treatments and basic veterinary medical procedures, to ensure appropriate medical care. Key duties involve performing minor and routine treatments, assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians, maintaining work areas, and performing data entry. Work Environment and Safety:
Work assignments may involve exposure to animal allergens, high noise levels, and/or disinfectants and sanitizing agents. To protect employees, the University of Minnesota may mandate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), some of which may necessitate medical monitoring and fitness testing. The University will provide all required protective equipment, testing, and medical evaluations. Location and Work environment:
All RAR facilities on the University of Minnesota campus. Some remote work may be possible but limited to capacity (