VETERINARY ASSISTANT
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Veterinary
Posted on May 7, 2024
Hiring Department
Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Job Description
TheCollege of Veterinary Medicineat MU is on a mission to inclusively educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists from diverse backgrounds, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people.
Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover and Serve.
Veterinarians throughout the Midwest refer animal clients to theVeterinary Health Centerfor specialized diagnoses and treatment. With sophisticated therapeutic equipment that includes an underwater treadmill, advanced imaging techniques, and groundbreaking equine lameness diagnostic equipment, we are a center for animal healthcare.
We are seeking aVeterinary Assistant to join our Anesthesia team. Our facility, located at Clydesdale Hall, provides state-of-the-art teaching and medical services, including ambulatory services. In addition to regular check-ups and preventive health care, we feature cutting edge surgical and intensivelifesavingmedical care.
Standard responsibilities will vary based on clinic needs, but may include:
- Timely entering of anesthesia charges.
- Daily checking of controlled drug logs against anesthesia records to ensure accuracy of controlled substance record keeping.
- Ordering and stocking of central supply and pharmacy items.
- Cleaning of the anesthesia area including resetting our anesthesia stations to allow efficiency of case flow.
- Opening and closing of operating rooms at the beginning and end of each day.
- Stocking of our food animal anesthesia supplies.
- Stocking of the 3 crash carts for which anesthesia is responsible to ensure they are always kept in a functional state.
- Helping maintain our anesthesia delivery equipment (e.g., charting and scheduling CO2 absorbent changes)
- Providing case management assistance to technicians as needed.
This is a full-time position, 40 hours a week. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful candidate will exhibit the following skills and core competencies:
- Present a friendly and empathetic demeanor.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with diverse internal and external constituent and client
- Be able to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks,
- Bring a high degree of organization and attention to detail.
- Exhibit a willingness to learn and grow professionally, as well as be a supportive and collegial
- Previous experience within a medical or veterinary setting and familiarity with medical or veterinary terminology.
Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.25 per hour
Grade: GGS-004
University Title: Veterinary Assistant
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.
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