Student: Veterinary Assistant

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Veterinary
Posted on April 12, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Student: Veterinary Assistant

Requisition Number

SE03937

Department Name

3J5SE: Student Employment

Work Location

Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus

Off Campus

Salary Range

Based on experience and availability

Type of Position

Student

Position Time Status

Part-Time

Preferred Education/Experience

Pet care and handling, previous veterinary experience

Hours per Week

Flexible based on student hours, must be available weekends, holidays, and the summer.

Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

Part time position available in small animal veterinary hospital. Must have a compassion for animals. Duties will include but not limited to: patient care (patient comfort, feeding, medicating, walking, cleaning cages), assisting with procedures (examinations, treatments, nail trims, blood
collection) some client communication, as well as other general house keeping duties. Must be available for rotating after hour and holiday kennels duties (at additional pay rate).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

On the job training, but must be hard working and reliable.

Deadline to Apply

04/11/2024

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Anticipated Start Date

04/01/2024

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
    • Yes
    • No