Veterinary Nurse - Large Animal
Provide patient care for ill and injured animals in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This position will primarily be working in the Large Animal Clinic; instructs and demonstrates techniques to students; assists students veterinary technicians and veterinarians in their work; maintains supplies, equipment and cleanliness of hospital areas.
Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school in Veterinary Technology; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in extensive patient care, surgery, anesthesia, drug-dosing, and sterilization; experience in the use of spreadsheet and word processing software, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Michigan or attainment of such certification within one year from date of employment.
6-12 months as a veterinary technician in an educational setting; experience in Large Animal medicine.
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.
Cover Letter, Resume, and three professional references
Friday - Monday 5pm-3am
WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL
Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs individually or up to 150lbs as a team.
Potential exposure to animal or specimens with Mycobacterium bovis Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue. Wears respirator(does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)
