Job Description

Student Assistant, Veterinary Technology

Department: Veterinary Technology

Location: Western Campus

Reports To: Lab Supervisor, Veterinary Technology

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7377

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Variable Monday through Sunday, Holidays, Weekends, and Campus Closures

Number of Openings: 0

Position
Summary

The Student
Assistant supports the Veterinary Technology Department by assisting with daily
operations, animal care, laboratory maintenance, and departmental projects.
This position provides hands-on experience in a professional veterinary
environment while developing technical, organizational, communication, and
teamwork skills.

Learning
Objectives

Participants
will:

• Develop proficiency in basic animal care and
  husbandry skills.
  
• Learn proper time management, organization, and
  workplace professionalism.
  
• Build responsibility, accountability, and teamwork
  skills.
  
• Gain experience working under supervision while
  following directions independently.
  
• Develop an appreciation for compassionate, ethical
  animal care.
  
• Provide positive interaction and enrichment for
  animals housed in the Veterinary Technology Program.
  
• Learn to work safely and effectively in varying
  environmental conditions, including outdoor animal care during inclement
  weather.
  

Essential
Duties and Responsibilities

Animal Care

• Feed, water, monitor, and provide daily care for
  dogs, cats, and other program animals.
  
• Walk dogs and provide enrichment activities.
  
• Clean animal housing, cages, kennels, litter boxes,
  and equipment.
  
• Observe animals and report health or behavioral
  concerns to supervising staff.
  

Laboratory
& Facility Support

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory
  spaces.
  
• Perform general housekeeping and janitorial duties.
  
• Assist with facility maintenance and routine cleaning
  assignments.
  
• Safely work with laboratory equipment, cleaning
  products, disinfectants, and other approved chemicals.
  

Inventory
& Supplies

• Receive, unpack, inspect, and organize incoming
  supplies.
  
• Stock and rotate inventory.
  
• Monitor inventory levels and expiration dates.
  
• Maintain organized storage areas.
  

Administrative
Support

• Perform clerical duties including filing, copying,
  and data entry.
  
• Maintain records as assigned.
  
• Assist with special projects and departmental events.
  

General
Responsibilities

• Work independently while following established
  protocols.
  
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with
  faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
  
• Maintain confidentiality.
  
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain enrollment in at least 6 credit hours each semester.
  
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
  
• Successfully complete required background check and drug screening.
  
• Adhere to College confidentiality policies.
  
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and campus closures.
  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  
• Preference given to currently enrolled Veterinary Technology students.
  

Physical Requirements

The position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
  
• Lift and carry supplies and equipment.
  
• Perform repetitive cleaning tasks.
  
• Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
  
• Safely handle animals of varying sizes under supervision.

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $14.56/ hour.

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.