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ICU Veterinary Assistant - Full Time

Michigan State University(MSU)

East Lansing, MIFull-timeSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
East Lansing, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The ICU Veterinary Assistant works with animal patients in the Small Animal Emergency Medicine Unit of the Veterinary Medical Center. The role monitors vital signs and IV fluids, walks animals, cleans ward areas, stocks supplies, processes lab samples and medication orders, enters charges in the hospital information system, and assists clinicians, veterinary technicians, and clinical students.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Animal HandlingAnimal RestraintBlood CollectionIV Catheter PlacementX-Ray PositioningIV Fluid MonitoringIV Fluid PumpsEKG MonitoringPulse OximetryDoppler Blood PressureRecordkeepingTypingBasic Computer Skills

Qualifications

High School Education6+ Months Veterinary Practice ExperienceEquivalent Education and Experience

Full job description

Working/Functional Title ICU Veterinary Assistant- Full Time ### Position Summary The successful candidate will work on animal patients; monitors temperature, pulse and respiration; monitors IV fluid administration; will walk animals outside; will clean ward areas, stock supplies; will process lab samples and medication orders; enters charges in the hospital information system; assists clinicians, veterinary technicians and clinical students with animal patients in the Small Animal Emergency Medicine Unit of the Veterinary Medical Center. The College's vision is to be the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service. Six goals, backed by specific strategies, guide our organization as we move forward. Read more at https ://cvm.msu.edu/about/strategic-planning-2021-26/goals to learn about the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's goals, strategies, and progress. This posting will fill 10 vacancies. ### Minimum Requirements Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; six months to one year of related work experience in a veterinary practice, maintaining accurate records, typing and basic computer skills; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. ### Desired Qualifications Experience with general handling of cats and dogs; knowledge of animal restraint for blood collection and IV catheter placement; positioning for X-rays and IV fluid monitoring; previous exposure to monitoring equipment such as IV fluid pumps, EKG, Pulse oximeter and Doppler blood pressure. ### Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. ### Required Application Materials Resume, Cover Letter and 3 Professional References ### Work Hours First, second and third shifts available. ### Website WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL ### Summary of Physical Demands Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs individually or up to 150lbs as a team. ### Summary of Health Risks Potential exposure to animal or specimens with Mycobacterium bovis, work with animals or unfixed animal tissue, wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort) ### Bidding eligibility ends May 13, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.

How this job compares

Set against the 963 open Veterinary Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$18–22/hr848 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 18 open Veterinary Assistant jobs in Michigan and 963 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Veterinary Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 268 postings).
Education
2 of the 963 open Veterinary Assistant jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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