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TES Veterinary Assistant - Gulf Shores

Auburn, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831


Position Details

Position Information

Requisition NumberTES2538P

Home Org NameClinical Sciences

Division NameCollege of Veterinary Medicine

Position TitleTES Veterinary Assistant - Gulf Shores

Estimated Hours Per Week25-35

Anticipated Length of Assignment1 year

Job SummaryJoin the team at

Auburn Veterinary Specialists - Gulf Shores

as a

TES Veterinary Assistant

to provide care & treatment to small animal patients!

This position will primarily provide support for the ophthalmology service, but will also assist as needed in other services including dermatology, surgery, and internal medicine. The ideal candidate is flexible, eager to learn, and enjoys working with multiple services. Showcase your skillset by filling your workdays with patient care, patient histories, client communication, filling medications, patient monitoring, and various diagnostic procedures in a supportive academic setting.

Scheduling can be flexible for the right candidate.

About AVS Auburn Veterinary Specialists is the centerpiece of a 24,000-square-foot Auburn University Educational Complex in Gulf Shores, Alabama, providing specialty veterinary services and educational opportunities for students and is a satellite of the

Auburn University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

at the

College of Veterinary Medicine .

Explore the Auburn Veterinary Specialist - Gulf Shores site here !

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

Observes and records vital signs, abnormal behavior, body weight, food/water intake, basic husbandry, and comfort levels of animals under the direction of a veterinarian

Maintains communication with veterinarian regarding patient status and potential concerns

Monitors the condition of animals before, during, and/or after surgery

Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patient health

Performs veterinary procedures such as emergency first aid

Fill prescriptions and assist with diagnostic procedures

Communicate with clients to obtain patient histories & provide education

Assists with student instruction programs

Organizes, cleans, stocks, and prepares treatment rooms for examination of animals, and holds or restrains animals during examination or treatment

Administers treatments to animals, including giving injections, maintaining intravenous catheters, and more under the direction of a veterinarian

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years of clinical experience within a veterinary setting

Desired QualificationsOur ideal candidate has 2+ years of clinical experience within a veterinary setting & is excited to grow and learn more about specialty medicine in an academic setting! Familiarity with the knowledge, equipment, and procedures relevant to veterinary medicine is preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range$15.00+/hour

Work HoursTypically Tuesday- Thursday from 8:30AM - 4:30PM & Friday 8:30AM -1:30 PM but may vary; Scheduling can be flexible for the right candidate

City position is located in:Gulf Shores

State position is located:Alabama

Posting Date09/19/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their

website

to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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