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Veterinary Care Assistant 2 - Equine Surgery

Inside Higher Ed
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
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Job Title:Veterinary Care Assistant 2 - Equine Surgery

Department:Veterinary Medical Center | Equine

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join the Equine team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist in the provision of care to ill and injured animals as well as providing assistance to clinicians, staff and professional students in the day to day operations of the Veterinary Medical Center.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

  • Provide basic patient care functions
  • Assist with surgical procedures
  • Assist with lameness evaluations, patient assessment, restraint, and treatments
  • Comfort, groom, and care for hospitalized patients
  • Monitor patients and notify higher level technician or veterinarian of any unusual changes or symptoms
  • Transport patients within the Veterinary Medical Center
  • Stock supplies including feed, medical supplies and equipment
  • Clean and disinfect treatment areas, animals housing units, adjacent areas and supporting equipment following prescribed sanitation procedures and observing rules of epidemiology to prevent spread of disease
  • Carry out prescribed bedding
  • Walk patients and provide clean housing, food, and water at all times
  • Perform daily cleaning of outdoor areas and VMC entrances
  • Clean all animal areas including windows, floors, light covers, ledges, hallways, vents, receiving rooms etc.; notify supervisor of need for non-routine repairs
  • Assist with laundry

Hiring Range - $18.00 - $20.74 per hour.

Additional Information

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Working Conditions

  • Standing for long periods of time
  • Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 75 pounds
  • Jogging for extended periods of time
  • Exposure to animal dander and/or zoonotic diseases
  • Exposure to needle sticks
  • Hazardous chemicals, and/or bio hazard waste

Location:Veterinary Medical Center (0299)

Position Type:Regular

Scheduled Hours:40

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Salary : $18 - $21

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