Veterinary Nurse I - Large Animal

Position Summary

Provide patient care for ill and injured animals in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This position will primarily be working in the Large Animal Clinic; instructs and demonstrates techniques to students; assists students, veterinary technicians, and veterinarians in their work; maintains supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of hospital areas.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school in Veterinary Technology
• Six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in extensive patient care, surgery, anesthesia, drug-dosing, and sterilization
• Experience in the use of spreadsheet and word processing software, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Michigan or attainment of such certification within one year from date of employment

Desired Qualifications

• 6-12 months as a veterinary technician in an educational setting
• Experience in Large Animal medicine

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three professional references

Summary of Physical Demands

• Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs individually or up to 150lbs as a team

Summary of Health Risks

• Potential exposure to animal or specimens with Mycobacterium bovis
• Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue
• Wears respirator(does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)

Bidding eligibility ends

April 14, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.