Internal Medicine Equine Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number S3729P Home Org Name Clinical Sciences Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine Position Title Internal Medicine Equine Assistant Job Class Code IC11 (B-C) Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks an Internal Medicine Equine Assistant that will perform various tasks related to the care and treatment of animal patients in a specialized clinical service area.

This position is Monday

• Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility will be required as schedule may involve working beyond 5:00 p.m., some weekends, and/or holidays.

Formally known as Veterinary Assistant

Learn more about VET MED and take a campus tour here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/

Why should YOU work for VET MED?

• Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.

• Generous relocation allowance to make your move easier.

• Competitive state retirement program offering vesting after 10 years of service.

• How about these numbers? 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, and 9 official paid holidays.

• Overnight shift differentials = more $$$ in your pocket.

• Veterinary care and food discounts for your pets.

• Uniform and continuing education allowances.

• Rabies pre-exposure vaccination and titer costs covered by Auburn (for most positions)

• Tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service.

• Opportunities for advancement.

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Essential Functions

The individual selected for this position will work directly with the Equine Internal Medicine service.

• Operates, maintains, repairs, and cleans laboratory/research equipment, laboratory/clinic area, and maintains supplies.

• Performs routine laboratory examinations.

• Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, as well as observes health status of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.

• Assists clinicians with student examinations, treatment, research, projects, surgery, restraint, sample collection, and in emergency and critical care of patients.

• Administers medicine, routine vaccinations, and treatment according to prescribed instruction.

• Observes and records vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, food/water intake of animals, and collects and labels specimens.

• Conducts library searches, writes procedures and reports, and prepares charts and graphs.

• Schedules appointments for diagnostic procedures and advises referring veterinarians about the use of specialized equipment.

• May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks.

• May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to others. May provide input to performance reviews of other employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Depending upon the combination of education and experience, the successful candidate will be hired as an Veterinary Assistant and assigned level II or III.

Level II: requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in the professional care and comfort of animals (i.e. working in a veterinary practice).

Level III: requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Substitutions allowed for Education:

When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Professional experience working with horses, particularly in an equine vet practice.

• The ability to drive a truck and/or tractor are strongly desired.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $31,200 - $43,500 Job Category Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine Working Hours if Non-Traditional Monday

• Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility will be required as schedule may involve working beyond 5:00 p.m., some weekends, and/or holidays. City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: AL List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 06/26/2024 Closing Date EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

• Transcripts

• Other

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• Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

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• Do you have at least 2 years of experience working in veterinary medicine OR a degree to use in lieu of some years of experience?

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• Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection?

• Yes

• No