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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S4968P

Home Org Name

Clinical Sciences

Division Name

College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title

Veterinary Assistant - Inpatient (IMC/ICU/ER - Day Shift)

Job Class Code

IC22 (B-C)

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Are you ready for a fresh start? Love the thrill of emergency medicine, but prefer the daylight hours?

Find satisfaction in caring for veterinary patients when they need you most?

Look no further – we have the job for you! **Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine** is seeking applicants for an Inpatient Vet Assistant to work in the Intermediate Care (IMC ), Intensive Care Unit (ICU ), and Emergency Room (ER) section of our **Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital** .

The individual in this position will work directly with board-certified emergency and critical care veterinarians and rotating intern doctors to help facilitate quality care and patient flow through theIMC ,ICU , and ER.

Essential Functions

+ Assists with administering treatments and monitoring patients admitted inIMC orICU , observes and records vital data, abnormal signs, body weight, food/water intake of animals, and collects and labels specimens and performs treatments and administers medications as prescribed by primary veterinarian.

+ Performs and demonstrates veterinary care techniques and procedures related to emergency and critical care medicine.

+ Assists veterinarians in the care of patients requiring advanced procedures and life-saving techniques includingCPR , mechanical ventilation, and dialysis.

+ Inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, as well as observes health status of animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.

+ Performs job duties with speed and accuracy and works as essential personnel, providing care for patients after hours, on weekends, and holidays.

+ Assists with emergency triage and stabilization of patients presenting through the Emergency service.

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

+ This position will work to provide care for patients after hours, on weekends, and holidays.

+ May perform other duties as assigned.

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

**Level II** :

+ High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

**LevelIII** :

+ High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital environment.

**Substitution allowed for Experience** :

Graduate degrees can be accepted in lieu of experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$34,460- $53,070

Job Category

Other

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

This is a rotating day shift position: Mon - Thurs 7am – 5pm; Fri – Sun 7am – 8pm. Rotating holiday coverage as well as flexibility with scheduling will be necessary.

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

AL

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

12/16/2025

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

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

This position involves direct contact with animals susceptible to rabies. Employees in this role must complete a rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and maintain adequate rabies antibody titer (≥0.5 IU/mL) as recommended byCDC guidelines.

Auburn University will cover the cost of the rabies vaccination series, periodic titer checks, and any necessary boosters.

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/57445

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Other

3. Other Documentation

4. Other Documentation (2)