What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant (Small Animal Surgery) position at Purdue University?
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.
For full consideration, please apply directly to: https://bit.ly/47LUPLq
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 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
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
