What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant (Small Animal Primary Care) position at Purdue University?
Job Summary
Purdue Veterinary Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to support our Small Animal Primary Care service! Small Animal Primary Care is a general veterinary medical practice operating within the Small Animal Hospital at Purdue University’s Veterinary Hospital. Our practice serves our patients, clients and students as a real-world working model of excellence in compassionate, progressive, and full-service primary veterinary care for small animals and exotics.
Veterinary Assistants will be responsible for patient care (walking, feeding, and cleaning), patient restraint for physical exams, blood draws, and procedures as well as good organizational skills to help with clinic area supplies and stocking. All members of the team are respected for their knowledge and experience and recognized for their contributions of educating students and helping us to provide fantastic patient care.
Pay starts at $15/hour. New PVH employees are also eligible for a sign on bonus. Purdue University offers a substantial benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days.
Benefits of a Purdue Career:
- Sign-on bonus for eligible positions
- Opportunities for promotion
- Competitive benefits package
- Tuition remission (Purdue and Purdue Global)
- Continuing education programs & continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- A highly supportive environment that mentors employees to meet their goals
Required:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations
- Ability to read and write in English
- Ability to lift and carry 25-50 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally
- Must have solid skills handling horses, cattle, and other farm animals
S1 requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Two years of relevant work experience (experience in a veterinary hospital setting and/or customer service experience)
S2 requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Three years of relevant work experience (experience in a veterinary hospital setting and/or customer service experience)
Preferred:
- NAVTA Veterinary Assistant certificate
- Specialty veterinary experience
- Previous stocksmanship and/or equestrian work
Additional Information:
- All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue guidelines
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Education
Typically requires a high school diploma/GED
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Salary : $15 - $0
