TES Veterinary Assistant - Gulf Shores

Auburn

$15.00 / hr

United States, Alabama, Auburn

1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)

Nov 15, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number	TES2538P
Home Org Name	Clinical Sciences
Division Name	College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title	TES Veterinary Assistant - Gulf Shores
Estimated Hours Per Week	25-35
Anticipated Length of Assignment	1 year
Job Summary	Join the team at Auburn Veterinary Specialists - Gulf Shores as a TES Veterinary Assistant to provide care & treatment to small animal patients! This position will primarily provide support for the ophthalmology service, but will also assist as needed in other services including dermatology, surgery, and internal medicine. The ideal candidate is flexible, eager to learn, and enjoys working with multiple services. Showcase your skillset by filling your workdays with patient care, patient histories, client communication, filling medications, patient monitoring, and various diagnostic procedures in a supportive academic setting. *Scheduling can be flexible for the right candidate.* About AVS Auburn Veterinary Specialists is the centerpiece of a 24,000-square-foot Auburn University Educational Complex in Gulf Shores, Alabama, providing specialty veterinary services and educational opportunities for students and is a satellite of the Auburn University Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Explore the Auburn Veterinary Specialist - Gulf Shores site here! Temporary Employment Services ( TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being: Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads Assistance with special projects Seasonal work Emergencies If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education. AU students are not eligible for TES.
Essential Functions	Observes and records vital signs, abnormal behavior, body weight, food/water intake, basic husbandry, and comfort levels of animals under the direction of a veterinarian Maintains communication with veterinarian regarding patient status and potential concerns Monitors the condition of animals before, during, and/or after surgery Collects, prepares, and labels samples for laboratory testing to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patient health Performs veterinary procedures such as emergency first aid Fill prescriptions and assist with diagnostic procedures Communicate with clients to obtain patient histories & provide education Assists with student instruction programs Organizes, cleans, stocks, and prepares treatment rooms for examination of animals, and holds or restrains animals during examination or treatment Administers treatments to animals, including giving injections, maintaining intravenous catheters, and more under the direction of a veterinarian
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or equivalent 2 years of clinical experience within a veterinary setting
Desired Qualifications	Our ideal candidate has 2+ years of clinical experience within a veterinary setting & is excited to grow and learn more about specialty medicine in an academic setting! Familiarity with the knowledge, equipment, and procedures relevant to veterinary medicine is preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range	$15.00+/hour
Work Hours	Typically Tuesday- Thursday from 8:30AM - 4:30PM & Friday 8:30AM -1:30 PM but may vary; Scheduling can be flexible for the right candidate
City position is located in:	Gulf Shores
State position is located:	Alabama
Posting Date	09/19/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement	AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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