Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
S4555P |
| Home Org Name |
Clinical Sciences |
| Division Name |
College of Veterinary Medicine |
| Position Title |
Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient IMC/ICU (Overnight) |
| Job Class Code |
IC22 (B-C) |
| Appointment Status |
Full-time |
| Part-time FTE |
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| Limited Term |
No |
| Limited Term Length |
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| Job Summary |
Ready for a fresh start? Are you a night owl with a passion for helping veterinary patients in emergency medicine? Find satisfaction in caring for veterinary patients when they need you most? Look no further - we have the job for you!
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for an
Inpatient Vet Assistant 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.
This is an overnight shift rotating monthly between weekends and weekdays;
Monday - Thursday 10:00PM - 8:00AM, Friday -Sunday 7:00PM - 8:00AM.
Learn more about
VET
MED and check out our facilities here:
https://www.auburnvetmed.com/ |
| 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 speed 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.
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| Why Work at Auburn? |
Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! |
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.
Degrees accepted in lieu of years of experience. |
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
Knowledge of processes, methods, and procedures associated with veterinary medicine. |
| Minimum Technology Skills |
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| Minimum License and Certifications |
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Desired Qualifications
| Desired Qualifications |
Experience working in a veterinary hospital environment is desired. |
Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range |
$33,460 - $51,530 |
| Job Category |
Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine |
| Working Hours if Non-Traditional |
This is an overnight shift rotating monthly between weekends and weekdays; Monday - Thursday 10:00PM - 8:00AM, Friday -Sunday 7:00PM - 8:00AM. |
| City position is located in: |
Auburn |
| State position is located: |
Alabama |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position |
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| Posting Date |
07/03/2025 |
| Closing Date |
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| Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement |
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. Please visit their
website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/54486 |
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Auburn
$33,460 - $51,530
Jul 03, 2025