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Administrative Assistant

Working Title Large Animal Ambulatory Veterinary Technician

Position # A00974

Department College of Veterinary Medicine

Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Staff

# of openings:

1

Location:

ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range:

Commensurate with Experience

Closing:

9/24/25

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Large Animal Ambulatory Veterinary Technician serves as support staff for the College of Veterinary Medicine Large Animal Ambulatory Service through effective clinical, communication, and managerial assistance. This position performs a wide variety of clinical and managerial duties for the Large Animal Ambulatory Service.

Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Provide clinical assistance and managerial duties supporting the Large Animal Ambulatory Service team

+ Organize and maintain the schedule for the Large Animal Ambulatory Service

+ Manage the day-to-day operations of the Large Animal Ambulatory Service, including but not limited to assisting the Large Animal Ambulatory veterinary personnel in equine and livestock medical, surgical, and/or herd health procedures

+ Provide exemplary customer service skills while workings with students, parents, staff, faculty, ambulatory service clientele, local non-University affiliated veterinarians, and/or University affiliated veterinarians/veterinary specialists via phone, email, in person and confidentially documenting/responding to inquiries through e-mail, phone, and in person

+ Manage inventory and order supplies for the ambulatory service and ambulatory vehicles to ensure a productive and efficient ambulatory service

+ Manage financial records of ambulatory services performed to report to the College of Veterinary Medicine

+ Maintain various computerized and paper files, records, and logs, and retrieve information as needed for reference or to compile reports

+ Maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders inside and outside the A-State College of Veterinary Medicine

+ Assist in veterinary student training as needed

+ Drive the ambulatory truck

+ Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to work with but not limited to horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and/or pigs

Knowledge of common safety and restraint protocols for handling horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and/or pigs

Must be able to obtain a certification from the Arkansas Board of Animal Health

Knowledge in proper aseptic technique

Must be able to drive a vehicle in the state of Arkansas

Must become proficient in medical reporting software

Effective communication (both oral and written) and critical thinking skills

Knowledge of basic accounting principles

Ability to multi-task

Ability to handle confidential information

Must be proficient in Microsoft 365 and Office Suites software

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Regular and reliable attendance

Starting and ending hours may change seasonally

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Minimum Qualifications:

Registered/Licensed veterinary technician (RVT) with focus in large animals (either horses and/or livestock)

Preferred Qualification: RVT plus at least two years experience

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\_Es.pdf