Veterinary Assistant (Intermediate Care)

Purdue Veterinary Hospital is hiring an amazing Veterinary Assistant to support our Emergency and Critical Care team. The Emergency and Critical Care teams provide 24 hour support to pets and their owners. Veterinary Assistants will be responsible for patient care (walking, feeding, and cleaning), patient restraint for physical exams and sample collection, and assistance during a variety of emergency procedures. This team also keeps the service running by stocking and ordering supplies, cleaning, and alerting the nursing team to any observed patient concerns.

All members of the team are respected for their knowledge and experience and recognized for their contributions to fantastic patient care. Veterinary assistants provide around the clock care, and schedules may rotate through day/night shifts as well as weekends and holidays. Schedules will be discussed during the interview.

Purdue University offers a substantial benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days.

For full consideration, please apply directly to: https://bit.ly/3Yob79j

S2 requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• One year of relevant work experience (in a veterinary hospital setting or related animal experience)

S3 requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two years of relevant work experience (2 years in a veterinary hospital setting)

Required:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ability to lift and carry 25-50 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally
• Must have confidence around domestic animals and basic knowledge of animal husbandry

Preferred:

• NAVTA Veterinary Assistant certificate
• Experience working in a veterinary teaching hospital or multi-specialty veterinary hospital

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: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• 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 Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person