Veterinary Nurse I - Orthopedics/Surgery

Position Summary

Provides patient care for ill and injured animals in the Surgery unit of the Veterinary Medical Center. Works primarily in the operating rooms of the Small Animal Clinic, with occasional work in both the soft tissue and orthopedic outpatient departments.

Responsibilities

• Instructs, and demonstrates techniques to students
• Assists students and clinicians 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
• Experience in a veterinary hospital research setting, 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

• Experience as a veterinary technician in an educational setting

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

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Bidding eligibility ends

September 1, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.