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Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient ER (Swing Shift)

Employer
Auburn University
Location
Auburn, Alabama, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jan 21, 2025
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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S4202P

Home Org Name
Clinical Sciences

Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title
Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient ER (Swing Shift)

Job Class Code
IC22 (B-C)

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Ready for a fresh start? Want to challenge yourself and reach new heights in your career? Interested in earning higher compensation for your late nights with a paid shift differential? Look no further – we have the job for you! The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a Veterinary Assistant – Inpatient ER (Swing Shift) to work in the Intermediate Care ( IMC ), Intensive Care Unit ( ICU ), and Emergency Room (ER) section of our Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The individual in this position will work directly with the IMC clinicians and rotating intern doctors to help facilitate quality care and patient flow through the IMC, ICU, and ER. If you find satisfaction in caring for veterinary patients when they need you most, this is the perfect opportunity for you to put your experience to use. Apply today to join us!

This is a monthly rotating swing shift position.
Mon – Thurs 4:00 pm – 2:00am; Fri – Sun 1:00 pm – 2:00 am.


Picture yourself here! Take a virtual tour of our state of the art Small Animal Teaching Hospital here: Auburn Vet Med Small Animal Teaching Hospital.
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.

Learn more about VET MED and check out our facilities here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/
Auburn University is more than just an institution; it’s a vibrant community where real people come together to make a difference. Our commitment to students, employees, communities, and our world runs deep, and it’s reflected in every corner of our campus and beyond.

Life-Changing Impact : At Auburn, our work changes lives. Whether it’s groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, administrative operations or community outreach, every effort contributes to positive change. We’re not just clocking in; we’re making a lasting difference in the lives of others.
How We Support You : Auburn cares for its greatest assets—its employees. Generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a supportive work environment make it a place where you can thrive. From health insurance to retirement plans, we’ve got you covered. Learn more about how we support employees by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn

Come and Stay : The median length of employment for an Auburn employee is 10 years . That’s because Auburn invests in its people. We’re not a revolving door; we’re a family. The Auburn Family. We grow together, learn together, and build lasting relationships.

Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area exudes small-town charm and warmth. With cozy traditions, excellent schools, and vibrant downtowns, it’s a place where you’ll feel at home. Plus, we’re centrally located in the Southeast with easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

Essential Functions
  • Assists with administering treatments and monitoring patients admitted in IMC or ICU, Observes and records vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, food/water intake of animals, and collects and labels specimens and perform treatments and administer medications as prescribed by primary veterinarian.
  • Performs and demonstrates veterinary care techniques and procedures related to emergency and critical care medicine.
  • Assists veterinarians in the care of patients requiring advanced procedures and life-saving techniques including CPR, mechanical ventilation and dialysis.
  • Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, as well as observes health status of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.
  • Perform job duties with efficiency and accuracy and work as essential personnel, providing care for patients after hours, on weekends and holidays.
  • Assists with emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency
    service.
  • May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks.
Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Depending upon a combination of education and experience, the finalist selected for this position will be hired as a Veterinary Assistant – Inpatient and assigned levels II, or III .

Level II:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Level III :
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Substitutions allowed for Education:
Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

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

Knowledge of processes, methods, and procedures associated with veterinary medicine.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$33,460 - $51,530

Job Category
Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

Working Hours if Non-Traditional
This is a monthly rotating swing shift position. Mon - Thurs 4:00 pm - 2:00 am; Fri - Sun 1:00 pm - 2:00 am.

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
01/21/2025

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/50722
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:
    • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
    • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
    • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
    • Not an Auburn or AUM employee
  3. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment OR a degree to use in lieu of experience?
    • Yes
    • No


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