Job Description

Job Summary

The Purdue Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to add to our small animal Anesthesia/Surgery teams. This position has the opportunity to work in the OR to prepare and recover patients from anesthesia, circulate the surgery suite in a variety of soft tissue, orthopedic, and neurologic procedures, and assist the team with a variety of organizational and patient safety checklists. In addition, veterinary assistants can work with our receiving teams to perform diagnostic procedures, educate clients, and assistant in inpatient care.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of work experience in a veterinary hospital
• Able to listen to and follow both verbal and written directions
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills with the ability to read and write in English
• Must have confidence around domestic animals

Preferred:

• Specialty veterinary experience
• NAVTA Veterinary Assistant certification

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Career Stream

Support 2
Pay Band S035
Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines:
Job Code #20003997
Link to Career Path Maker: Purdue University

Job Tags

Work experience placement,

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