Surgery Veterinary Nurse I

Provides patient care for ill and injured animals in the Surgery unit of the Veterinary Medical Center. This role works primarily in the operating rooms of the Small Animal Clinic, with occasional assignments in Large Animal Surgery, Anesthesia Support Center, Radiology, and Emergency and Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and demonstrate techniques to veterinary students
• Assist students and clinicians in surgical and clinical procedures
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of hospital areas
• Provide extensive patient care, including surgery, anesthesia, drug-dosing, and sterilization

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Veterinary Technology from a two- or three-year college, technical, or vocational program
• Six months to one year of related work experience in patient care, surgery, anesthesia, drug-dosing, and sterilization, with progressively increasing responsibility
• Experience using spreadsheet and word processing software
• Licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Michigan, or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
• Experience in a veterinary hospital, research setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Demands

• Lift medical equipment and animals into cages
• Carry animals between cages, exam tables, and gurneys
• Push carts containing animals and equipment throughout the hospital
• Climb stairs while carrying lab samples
• Restrain animals during procedures

Health Risks

• Exposure to animals or unfixed tissue
• May require wearing a respirator
• Possible exposure to zoonotic diseases

Schedule

Third shift with rotating weekends.