Job Description

East Lansing, Michigan, United States Veterinary Teaching Hospital 10046906 Area of Interest: Veterinary/Animal Care Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Clerical Technical- CT

Support Staff Opening on: May 7 2025 Closing at: Dec 16 2025 - 15:15 EST 06 Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Veterinary Medicine 1038636 ###

Working/Functional Title

ICU Veterinary Assistant- Full Time


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Position Summary

The successful candidate will work on animal patients; monitors temperature, pulse and respiration; monitors IV fluid administration; will walk animals outside; will clean ward areas, stock supplies; will process lab samples and medication orders; enters charges in the hospital information system; assists clinicians, veterinary technicians and clinical students with animal patients in the Small Animal Emergency Medicine Unit of the Veterinary Medical Center.

The College's vision is to be

the

destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service.

Six goals, backed by specific strategies, guide our organization as we move forward. Read more at

https ://cvm.msu.edu/about/strategic-planning-2021-26/goals

to learn about the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's goals, strategies, and progress.

This posting will fill 10 vacancies.


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Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; six months to one year of related work experience in a veterinary practice, maintaining accurate records, typing and basic computer skills; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


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Desired Qualifications

Experience with general handling of cats and dogs; knowledge of animal restraint for blood collection and IV catheter placement; positioning for X-rays and IV fluid monitoring; previous exposure to monitoring equipment such as IV fluid pumps, EKG, Pulse oximeter and Doppler blood pressure.


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.


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Required Application Materials

Resume, Cover Letter and 3 Professional References


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Work Hours

First, second and third shifts available.


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Website

WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL


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Summary of Physical Demands

Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs individually or up to 150lbs as a team.


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Summary of Health Risks

Potential exposure to animal or specimens with Mycobacterium bovis, work with animals or unfixed animal tissue, wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)


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Bidding eligibility ends May 13, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.