About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p>Purdue Veterinary Hospital is looking to add to our Small Animal Internal Medicine team where the veterinary assistant will be responsible for patient restraint and care, set-up and assisting during various endoscopic, laser, and surgical procedures (including specialty equipment and instruments), assisting with sample collection, client communication, and client education. The assistant is a vital member of the team, helping to ensure that all treatment areas are stocked with supplies and biosecurity methods are followed. The Internal Medicine team works Monday-Friday.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About us:</strong><br>Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a beautiful campus that supports both a College of Veterinary Medicine as well as an associate and bachelor's degree program in Veterinary Technology. As a university employee, veterinary assistants are afforded a generous benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For: </strong><br><strong>Education and Experience</strong><br><em>Qualified candidates will need:</em></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent</li> <li>1 year of work experience in a veterinary hospital</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Skills needed:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Able to listen to and follow both verbal and written directions. </li> <li>Must possess good oral and written communication skills with the ability to read and write in English. </li> <li>Must have confidence around domestic animals</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What is helpful:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Specialty veterinary experience</li> <li>NAVTA Veterinary Assistant certification</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional Information: </strong></p> <ul> <li>To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary <a title="" href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf" target="_self">CLICK HERE</a> </li> <li>Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li> <li>A background check will be required for employment in this position </li> <li>FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime) </li> <li>Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Career Stream</b></H2> </div><div><p>Support 3</p> <ul> <li>Pay Band S040</li> <li>Job Code #20003998</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: <a href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php">https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>EOE</strong><br>Purdue University is an EO/EA employer. </p></div></div></div>