Ohio State University
Veterinary Care Assistant 2 (VA) - Hospital Patient Care
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43215
locations
Columbus Campus
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Yesterday
job requisition id
R131206
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Job Title:
Veterinary Care Assistant 2 (VA) - Hospital Patient Care
Department:
Veterinary Medical Center | Small Animal Basic Service
?
?
The College of Veterinary Medicine, Vet
erinary Medical Center seeks a Veterinary Assistant
to join the Small Animal
Hospital Patient Care
team. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to
assist
in the provision of care to ill and injured animals as well as
providing
assistance
to
clinicians,
staff
and professional students in the
day to day
operations of the Veterinary Medical Center. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Providing basic patient care functions; assisting in the collection of lab specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing; assisting with patient assessment, restraint and treatments; assisting with training student employees in prescribed care of animals; comforting and caring for hospitalized animal patients; walking patients and providing clean housing, food, and water at all times; monitoring patients and notifying higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms; assisting with the admission and discharge of patients including loading and unloading of animals; transporting patients within the Veterinary Medical Center and to Goss Lab; delivering specimens to necropsy; stocking supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment; cleaning and disinfecting treatment and surgical areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease; carrying out prescribed bedding; performing daily cleaning of outdoor dog exercise areas and VMC entrances; cleaning of all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.; notifying supervisor of need for non-routine repairs; assisting with laundry; providing clerical support when necessary; and other duties as assigned. The successful candidates will be expected to work
40 hours
a
week,
on
varying shifts
. The position will require working rotating weekends and rotating holidays. This position is subject to a background check prior to starting.
? Hiring Range -
$18.00 - $20.67 per hour Additional Information:
?
Standing for
long periods
of time
Pushing/pulling/lifting
up to 75 pounds
Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases
Exposure to needle sticks, hazardous chemicals, and/or
bio hazardous
waste Location:
Veterinary Medical Center (0299)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
Varying Shifts
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the
Candidate Home
section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the
frequently asked questions
. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section
3345.0216
, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Columbus Campus
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Yesterday
job requisition id
R131206
Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact
hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu
. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these
frequently asked questions
. Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please l
og in to
Workday
to use the internal application process. Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following: Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.
Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.
Job Title:
Veterinary Care Assistant 2 (VA) - Hospital Patient Care
Department:
Veterinary Medical Center | Small Animal Basic Service
?
?
The College of Veterinary Medicine, Vet
erinary Medical Center seeks a Veterinary Assistant
to join the Small Animal
Hospital Patient Care
team. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to
assist
in the provision of care to ill and injured animals as well as
providing
assistance
to
clinicians,
staff
and professional students in the
day to day
operations of the Veterinary Medical Center. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Providing basic patient care functions; assisting in the collection of lab specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing; assisting with patient assessment, restraint and treatments; assisting with training student employees in prescribed care of animals; comforting and caring for hospitalized animal patients; walking patients and providing clean housing, food, and water at all times; monitoring patients and notifying higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms; assisting with the admission and discharge of patients including loading and unloading of animals; transporting patients within the Veterinary Medical Center and to Goss Lab; delivering specimens to necropsy; stocking supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment; cleaning and disinfecting treatment and surgical areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease; carrying out prescribed bedding; performing daily cleaning of outdoor dog exercise areas and VMC entrances; cleaning of all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.; notifying supervisor of need for non-routine repairs; assisting with laundry; providing clerical support when necessary; and other duties as assigned. The successful candidates will be expected to work
40 hours
a
week,
on
varying shifts
. The position will require working rotating weekends and rotating holidays. This position is subject to a background check prior to starting.
? Hiring Range -
$18.00 - $20.67 per hour Additional Information:
?
Standing for
long periods
of time
Pushing/pulling/lifting
up to 75 pounds
Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases
Exposure to needle sticks, hazardous chemicals, and/or
bio hazardous
waste Location:
Veterinary Medical Center (0299)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
Varying Shifts
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the
Candidate Home
section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the
frequently asked questions
. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section
3345.0216
, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.