Purdue University
Veterinary Assistant (Small Animal Surgery)
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47907
Req Id: 34012
Job Title: Veterinary Assistant (Small Animal Surgery)
City: West Lafayette
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 https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf 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: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php Job Code #20003997 Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
Job Title: Veterinary Assistant (Small Animal Surgery)
City: West Lafayette
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 https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf 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: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php Job Code #20003997 Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/