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addressAddressAuburn, AL
salary Salary$11.00-$15.00/hour based on experience
CategoryEducation/Training

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Requisition NumberTES2356P
Home Org NameClinical Sciences
Division NameCollege of Veterinary Medicine
Position TitleTES Assistant, Large Animal Teaching Hospital
Estimated Hours Per Week30-40
Anticipated Length of Assignment1 year
Job Summary
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a TES Assistant for the J. T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital. This position provides technical support to veterinarians diagnosing and treating food and fiber producing species including training on topics such as animal husbandry, nutrition, handling, restraint, and ethology within the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Learn more about VETMED and check out our facilities here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/
Temporary Employment Services ( TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

  • Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
  • Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
  • Assistance with special projects
  • Seasonal work
  • Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU students are not eligible for TES.
Essential Functions

  • Facilitates veterinary diagnostics and treatments in a safe manner by administering medications, routine vaccinations, and treatment according to prescribed instructions. Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily as well as observes status of health of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.
  • Assists clinicians with student examination, treatment, research, projects, surgery, restraint, sample collection in animals, and assists in emergency and critical care of patients. Safely handles and restrains food and fiber animals for treatment.
  • Operates, maintains, repairs, and cleans hospital, laboratory and research equipment as well as maintains inventories for the laboratory and clinical area.
  • Assist supervisor in training laboratory animal caretakers/students regarding care of animals, preventative medicine practices, collection of specimens, and handling of animal including food and fiber animals.
  • Performs routine laboratory examinations including parasitology, bacteriology, hematology, and serology. Observes and records vital data, abnormal clinical signs, body weight, feed, water intake of animals, and collects and labels specimens.
  • Schedules appointments for diagnostic procedures and advises referring veterinarians about the use of specialized equipment such as ultrasonography, anesthesia equipment, and other surgical supplies.
  • Operates and maintains equipment such as loaders, skid steers, tractors, forklifts, etc. to facilitate the movement of heavy objects, animals or filler materials for stall repairs.
  • Conducts library and internet searches, writes procedures and reports, and prepares charts and graphs as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience handling and managing food animals safely.

Desired Qualifications
Working knowledge of cattle management is desired.
Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $11.00-$15.00/hour based on experience
Work Hours7:30am - 5:30pm (3-4 days per week)
City position is located in:Auburn
State position is located:Alabama
Posting Date05/20/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURNUNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVEACTION/ EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postingshttps://www.auemployment.com/postings/45734
Refer code: 9294056. Auburn - The previous day - 2024-05-21 11:50

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