Surgery Nurse - Weekends / Veterinary Nurse I

Working/Functional Title

Surgery Nurse - Weekends

Position Summary

Provides patient care for ill and injured animals in the Surgery unit of the Veterinary Medical Center. This position works primarily in the operating rooms of the Small Animal Clinic, with occasional work in Large Animal Surgery, Radiology, Anesthesia Support Center, and Emergency and Critical Care. The position instructs, and demonstrates techniques to students, assists students and clinicians in their work, and maintains supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of hospital areas.  

Minimum Requirements

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 and Three Professional References

Work Hours

Working schedule is two twelve-hour days on Saturday and Sunday during daytime hours for a 60% position.

Website

HTTPS://CVM.MSU.EDU/

Summary of Physical Demands

Will be required to lift medical equipment and animals into cages; carry animals between cages and exam tables/gurneys; push carts containing animals and equipment to other areas of the hospital; climb stairs carrying lab samples; restrain animals.   Lifting up to 50lbs individually and up to 150lbs as a team.

Summary of Health Risks