Veterinary Assistant, Small Animal; OPCVM

Veterinary Assistant, Small Animal; OPCVM

Department:
CVM Clinical Sciences

Position Category:
Staff Full Time

Job Description:
The Veterinary Assistant for Small Animals supports the delivery of laboratory and clinical activities by assisting students, staff and faculty in assigned courses and educational tasks under licensed staff or faculty supervision. Responsibilities include organizing laboratories, generating schedules, managing training elements, collating supply requests, and coordinating with the site coordinator on facility needs. The Veterinary Assistant also ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines, manages records related to animals used in teaching, and provides hands-on assistance in teaching veterinary medical and surgical clinical skills. This position plays an essential role in preparing, setting up, cleaning, inventorying, and maintaining laboratory equipment and consumables to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma

Preferred Qualifications:
Associates degree or higher in a veterinary or animal-related field Knowledge of university program goals and objectives Experience in the veterinary medical field Training in animal care, handling, or husbandry Relevant experience in higher education

Physical Demands:

Campus:
Orange Park Florida

Job Duty Job Duty:
Assist designated staff and faculty in providing animal associated clinical and laboratory experiences for students in an efficient and professional manner

Job Duty:
Support the education of students under faculty direction, helping them acquire veterinary medical and surgical clinical skills and entry-level competencies

Job Duty:
Organize laboratories by preparing faculty, animals, student groups, equipment, and consumables

Job Duty:
Assist with laboratory set-up, cleaning, inventorying, and replacement of equipment

Job Duty:
Manage training elements and generate schedules for assigned activities

Job Duty:
Maintain records and evaluations of students during clinical experiences

Job Duty:
Assist with the handling, maintenance, monitoring, and care of small and large animals used in teaching

Job Duty:
Ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical activities

Job Duty:
Assist with maintaining care of teaching animals in compliance with IACUC requirements including documentation in medical records

Job Duty:
Ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical activities

Job Duty:
Oversee medical records of animals used in teaching and comply with IACUC requirements

Job Duty:
Complete required institutional and program accreditation reports as well as other reports necessary for program advancement

Job Duty:
Collate supply requests and ensure laboratory resources are available

Job Duty:
Liaise with the site coordinator regarding facility requests and operational needs

Job Duty:
Communicate directly with the Coordinator of Clinical Skills regarding human resource, animal, and operational matters

Job Duty:
Foster effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students

Job Duty:
Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to faculty, staff, students, and the community at large

Job Duty:
Perform related duties in support of the College s and University s mission and evolving needs.

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
S05324P

Job Open Date:
06/01/2026

Job Close Date:
09/30/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Special Instructions Summary:

About the Institution:
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at ... or ... .

AA/EEO Statement:
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

Background Check Statement:
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individuals identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individuals criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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