Job Description

Position Details

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Position Information

Requisition Number

TES3084P

Home Org Name

Clinical Sciences

Division Name

College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title

TES Surgical Services Assistant

Estimated Hours Per Week

40

Anticipated Length of Assignment

6-12 months

Job Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine is hiring for a

TES

Surgical Services Assistant

. This role is responsible for ensuring surgical rooms and instruments are sterilized, equipped, and supplied appropriately.



Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads Assistance with special projects Seasonal work Emergencies





If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU students are not eligible for

TES

.

Essential Functions

Assists with ordering and receiving consumable medical supplies ensuring inventory levels are appropriate. Assists in accounting for and maintaining equipment used in surgical and sterile preparation procedures. Properly sterilizes, decontaminates, packs, and wraps surgical equipment and instrumentation. Performs minor maintenance of surgical and sterile equipment or arrange for the repair and maintenance of equipment that can not be repaired in-house. Ensures surgical rooms are properly equipped for each specific procedure. May perform pre-operative surgical scrub preparations/positioning of the animals. May assist in coordinating surgical schedules. May oversee the cleaning and maintenance of operating rooms, preparation room, and induction rooms. May perform a variety of administrative duties such as, but not limited to, posting client charges for supplies used, maintaining surgery logs, reviewing and verifying the supply invoices for supplies and equipment received, and maintaining records for the use and testing of sterilization equipment.

Why Work at Auburn?

Life-Changing Impact

: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

Culture of Excellence

: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

We're Here for You

: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

Sweet Home Alabama

: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

A Place for Everyone

: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.



Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Desired Qualifications

2 years of experience with care and comfort of animals and associate degree in a technical or scientific field related to area of assignment highly desired.


Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$15.00-$17.00/hour

Work Hours

Scheduled between the hours of 8:00am-6:00pm, Monday - Friday

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

Posting Date

10/17/2025

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their

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