Surgery Veterinary Nurse I

  • Michigan State University
  • East Lansing, Michigan
  • Full Time
East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Veterinary Teaching Hospital 10046906

Area of Interest: Veterinary/Animal Care

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)

Group: Clerical Technical- CT

Support Staff

Opening on: May 6 2026

Closing at: May 19 2026 - 23:55 EDT

10

Salary Commensurate with Experience

College Of Veterinary Medicine

1127084

Working/Functional Title

Surgery Veterinary Nurse

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, Anesthesia Support Center, Radiology, 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

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. May require 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.

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

Resume, cover letter, three professional references

Work Hours

Third shift with rotating weekends

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Summary of Physical Demands

The veterinary technician 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.

Summary of Health Risks

Working with animals or unfixed tissue. May wear respirator. Possible exposure to zoonotic diseases.

Bidding eligibility ends May 12, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.
Job ID: 520220917
Originally Posted on: 5/7/2026

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