Student Assistant, Veterinary Technology

Student Assistant, Veterinary Technology

Student Assistant, Veterinary Technology

Department: Veterinary Technology

Location: Western Campus

Reports To: Lab Supervisor, Veterinary Technology

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition :req
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Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Variable Monday through Sunday, Holidays, Weekends, and Campus Closures

Number of Openings: 0

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Student Assistant supports the Veterinary Technology Department by assisting with daily operations, animal care, laboratory maintenance, and departmental projects.

This position provides hands‑on experience in a professional veterinaryenvironment while developing technical, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Learning Objectives

• Develop proficiency in basic animal care andhusbandry skills.
• Learn proper time management, organization, and workplace professionalism.
• Build responsibility, accountability, and teamwork skills.
• Gain experience working under supervision while following directions independently.
• Develop an appreciation for compassionate, ethicalanimal care.
• Provide positive interaction and enrichment for animals housed in the Veterinary Technology Program.
• Learn to work safely and effectively in varyingenvironmental conditions, including outdoor animal care during inclement weather.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Animal Care

• Feed, water, monitor, and provide daily care fordogs, cats, and other program animals.
• Walk dogs and provide enrichment activities.
• Clean animal housing, cages, kennels, litter boxes,and equipment.
• Observe animals and report health or behavioralconcerns to supervising staff.

Laboratory& Facility Support

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratoryspaces.
• Perform general housekeeping and janitorial duties.
• Assist with facility maintenance and routine cleaningassignments.
• Safely work with laboratory equipment, cleaning products, disinfectants, and other approved chemicals.
• Receive, unpack, inspect, and organize incomingsupplies.
• Stock and rotate inventory.
• Monitor inventory levels and expiration dates.
• Maintain organized storage areas.

Administrative Support

• Perform clerical duties including filing, copying,and data entry.
• Maintain records as assigned.
• Assist with special projects and departmental events.

General Responsibilities

• Work independently while following established protocols.
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain enrollment in at least 6 credit hours each semester.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Successfully complete required background check and drug screening.
• Adhere to College confidentiality policies.
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and campus closures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Preference given to currently enrolled Veterinary Technology students.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift and carry supplies and equipment.
• Perform repetitive cleaning tasks.
• Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Safely handle animals of varying sizes under supervision.

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $14.56/ hour.

Special

Note:

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.