Veterinary Assistant 2 - SOCC

The Ohio State University • Full-time • Columbus, Ohio, United States • 1w ago

The Veterinary Medical Center at The Ohio State University is searching for a Veterinary Care Technician 2 to assist in the provision of care to ill and injured animals as wells a providing assistance to clinicians, staff and professional students in the days to day operations in the SOCC of the Veterinary Medical Center.

The technician will provide basic patient care functions such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration monitoring, and assists with SQ fluid administration; assists in the collection and submission of lab specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing; assists with patient assessment, restraint and treatments; may train student employees in prescribed care of animals; comforts and cares for hospitalized animal patients; walks patients and provides clean housing, food, and water at all times; monitors patients and notifies technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms; assists with the admission and discharge of patients including loading and unloading of animals; transports patients within the VMC and to Goss Lab; delivers specimens to necropsy; stocks supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment; cleans and disinfects treatment and surgical areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease; carries out prescribed bedding and methods of removing bedding; stocks and rotates feed; checks for spoilage; stocks supplies; performs daily cleaning of outdoor dog exercise areas and VMC entrance; general cleaning of all animal areas to include windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.; replaces light bulbs when necessary; notifies supervisor of need for non-routine repairs; assists with laundry; provides clerical support when necessary; subject to working in both large animal and small animal areas based on need; other duties as assigned.

This position is subject to a background check

Hiring Range - $18.00 - $20.74 per hour