Veterinary Assistant, Large Animal Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine UTIA

Description

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Veterinary Assistant located within the Large Animal Clinical Sciences department. Two positions are available. The day-to-day responsibilities of a veterinary assistant are varied and essential to the overall well-being of animals under their care.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality care for patients and / or research animals by performing a variety of functions including but not limited to feeding bathing exercising record keeping restraint and / or equipment operation. Provides cleaning and disinfection stocks supply and collects and disperses laundry.

(Multiple Positions)

• Equine Field Service - This is a field-based role with extensive travel across the area.
• Overnights - (Rotating Vet Assistant)

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Depending on experience and qualifications of successful candidate individual will be hired in as a Veterinary Assistant 1 Veterinary Assistant 2 Senior Veterinary Assistant 1 or Senior Veterinary Assistant 2 :

Veterinary Assistant 1 :

Minimum Education : High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience : 1 year of relevant experience working with large animals including but not limited to horses cattle sheep goats pigs llamas and alpacas.

Progressing Knowledge Skills & Abilities :

Veterinary Assistant 2 :

Minimum Education : High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience : 18 months of relevant experience working with large animals including but not limited to horses cattle sheep goats pigs llamas and alpacas.

Progressing Knowledge Skills & Abilities :

Senior Veterinary Assistant 1 :

Minimum Education : High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience : 2 years of relevant experience working with large animals including but not limited to horses cattle sheep goats pigs llamas and alpacas.

Progressing Knowledge Skills & Abilities :

Senior Veterinary Assistant 2 :

Minimum Education : High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience : 3 years of relevant experience working with large animals including but not limited to horses cattle sheep goats pigs llamas and alpacas.

Progressing Knowledge Skills & Abilities :

The Veterinary Medical Center is operational 24 hours a day 7 days per week and 365 days per year. Occasional weekend evening or holiday work may be required of this position.

Work Location :

Knoxville Tennessee On-Site

Compensation and Benefits :

Application Instructions :

To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

About The College

The UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) located in Knoxville was established by anact of the Tennessee Legislature in 1974 and is part of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

UTCVMis one of 33 veterinary colleges in the United States and provides opportunities for Tennessee students while serving pet owners and the livestock industry as well as protecting public health enhancing medical knowledge and generating economic benefits to the state and nation.

Key Skills

Veterinary Experience,Animal Care,Basic Math,Animal Husbandry,Veterinary Assistant,Veterinary Technician Experience,Vital Signs Experience,Animal Handling,Animal Restraint,Pet Care,Medical Imaging,Medication Administration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 32136 - 37213