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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S4919P

Home Org Name

Clinical Sciences

Division Name

College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title

Veterinary Assistant (Floater)

Job Class Code

IC11 (B-C)

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

TheCollege of Veterinary Medicine (https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/) seeks a **Veterinary Assistant** (Floater) that will assist with patient care within the Medicine and Surgery sections in the Small Animal Hospital. In addition, the individual selected for this position will assist other services as needed based on patient demands, and float in the Medicine/Surgery service area to assist with patient care and client needs.

Learn more aboutVET MED and take a campus tour here: **https://www.auburnvetmed.com/**

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

+ Providing exceptional care to patients and compassion to clients of the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital

+ Ability to work efficiently and effectively individually as well as with team-members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment

+ Support multiple specialty services and may be called upon to assist with inpatient and emergency services as needed

+ Communicating with clients to obtain thorough patient histories; providing accurate and relevant information about patients to attending clinicians and veterinary students; recording important information into patient’s electronic medical record

+ Proficiency in small animal restraint techniques to promote the safety of patients and personnel; obtaining laboratory samples via phlebotomy, fine needle aspiration, or other methods; implementation, monitoring, and recovery of patients prescribed sedation plans

+ Teaching, coaching, and assisting senior veterinary students with specialized technical tasks

+ Operating and maintaining equipment; inventorying, ordering, and stocking supplies; cleaning and disinfecting clinic area according to hospital protocols and standards; appropriate handling of medical/biological/infectious/hazardous waste

+ Administering intravenous, subcutaneous, and oral medications to patients via prescribed protocols

+ May be responsible for, or assist in, billing clients, inputting charges, and/or similar tasks

Why Work at Auburn?

+ **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

+ **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

+ **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

+ **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

+ **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Depending upon the combination of education and experience, the qualified candidate will be selected as Veterinary Assistant and assigned Levels II orIII .

**Level II:** Requires a high school diploma plus 2 years of professional experience in the care and comfort of animals.

**LevelIII :** Requires a high school diploma plus 4 years of professional experience in the care and comfort of animals. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Substitutions allowed for Education:

Related work experience may be accepted in lieu of education (2 years of experience for each year of required education).

Substitutions allowed for Experience:

Graduate degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Detailed knowledge of established processes, methods, and techniques, as well as uses a variety of standard reference guides, and precedents to obtain needed information and to select and adapt methods and procedures.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a veterinary practice.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$32,740- $48,250

Job Category

Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

Mon - Fri, 7:00am - 6:00pm with some flexibility required

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

The ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Posting Date

11/20/2025

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/57046

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Other

3. Other Documentation