Veterinary Services Assistant - Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine
- Employer
- Clemson University
- Location
- Clemson University
- Salary
- 40000
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Veterinary Services Assistant - Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine
Full Time
JR-10867
JOB SUMMARY:
The Vet Services Assistant supports the daily operations of Clemson Veterinary Services. Under the direction and supervision of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, this position performs animal care and veterinary assistant duties, assists with field service calls and clinic visits, and provides administrative and operational support to the ambulatory services and/or community clinic team. This position does not require a veterinary technician license.
JOB DUTIES:
20% - Client Support:
Provide courteous and professional customer service to Vet Services clients.
Communicate routine information regarding appointments, service logistics, preparation instructions, and follow-up as directed by veterinary staff.
Assist with client education by providing approved educational materials and reinforcing instructions provided by veterinarians or veterinary technicians.
Build positive relationships with clients and promptly refer medical questions, complaints, or concerns to the appropriate veterinary staff or supervisor.
Support outreach and client education activities involving veterinarians and professional veterinary students. 20% - Safety and Compliance:
Follow established protocols for animal handling, patient safety, infection control, workplace safety, and equipment use.
Help maintain a safe environment for animals, clients, students, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and staff.
Assist with maintaining accurate medical, inventory, equipment, and service-call records.
Report changes in animal condition, safety concerns, equipment problems, and operational issues promptly to the supervising veterinarian, veterinary technician, or supervisor.
Assist with compliance-related record-keeping and other administrative activities under supervision.
Participate in training and continuous improvement activities related to Vet Services operations. 60% - Technical and Operational Support:
Support the daily operations of the Vet Services areas, promoting efficient workflow and excellent customer service.
Accompany veterinarians on service calls and assist with non-licensed duties such as animal restraint, patient preparation, equipment setup, cleaning, and post-procedure care, as directed.
Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with procedures within the scope of training and applicable regulations.
Support the clinical education of professional veterinary students by assisting with demonstrations, equipment preparation, animal handling, and other activities under the direction of veterinary faculty or staff.
Enter and update information in the electronic medical record system as directed by veterinarians or veterinary technicians.
Maintain, clean, and organize ambulatory vehicles, community clinic spaces, equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Monitor inventory, restock supplies, and notify the supervisor when materials are low or equipment needs attention.
Assist with scheduling appointments, coordinating service calls, preparing paperwork, and responding to routine client inquiries.
Participate in an after-hours or on-call rotation, as assigned, to provide logistical and animal care support under the direction of the Vet Services team.
JOB CODE:
LA15
EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Regular FTE Staff
Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. An associate degree in animal health technology or a discipline related to agriculture may be substituted for the required work experience.
Ability to live 50+ pounds and work with horses, cattle, and small ruminants safely.
Preferred Requirements:
3-5+ years of experience in large animal ambulatory service or large animal care and management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: %
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids): %
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours:
37.5
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
Expected Salary Range
40000 - 40000
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:
Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Pendleton, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Open until filled.
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact hrjob@clemson.edu with any questions or issues.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.
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Clemson is a dynamic research university located in Upstate South Carolina at the center of the booming I-85 corridor between Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta, Ga. One of the nation’s most selective public research universities according to U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Clemson University is the school of choice among top students in South Carolina and is increasingly competitive for the best students in the region and the nation. More than 17,100 students select from 70 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through five academic colleges: Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; Architecture, Arts and Humanities; Business and Behavioral Science; Engineering and Science; and Health, Education and Human Development.
Clemson’s transformation into a leading research institution — currently attracting in excess of $140 million in externally funded research and sponsored program awards per year — is based upon an academic plan that identifies eight emphasis areas in which the University has opportunities to increase education and research, to align with South Carolina’s economic development needs and to draw upon faculty strengths. Emphasis areas include automotive and transportation technology, advanced materials, biotechnology and biomedical sciences, leadership and entrepreneurship, sustainable environment, information and communication technology, family and community living, and general education.
Major economic development initiatives that have emerged from the academic plan include the Clemson International Center for Automotive Research — a 250-acre campus in Greenville, which has generated more than $225 million in public and private commitments in just four years; an advanced materials initiative at the Clemson Research Park, which includes a new LEED Silver-certified facility; and the South Carolina Health Sciences Collaborative — an initiative of the state’s three research universities and major health-care systems.
As the state’s land-grant university, Clemson reaches out to citizens, communities and businesses all over South Carolina. The Public Service Activities division includes the county-based Cooperative Extension Service, five off-campus research and education centers through the Clemson University Experiment Station and critical regulatory responsibilities for plant and animal health.
The University boasts a 1,400-acre campus on the shores of Lake Hartwell within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounding the campus are 18,000 acres of University farms and woodlands devoted to research. A warm campus environment, great weather and recreational activities offered by proximity to both the natural surroundings and large cities are part of the Clemson Experience.
Points of interest at Clemson include the following:
The Clemson Conference Center and Inn is a state-of-the-art facility for symposia, meetings, seminars and special events. The complex includes the Madren Continuing Education and Conference Center, the Walker Golf Course and the Martin Inn.
The South Carolina Botanical Garden, a 295-acre public garden, features several thousand varieties of ornamental plants and a unique collection of nature-based sculptures.
The Robert Howell Brooks Center for the Performing Arts brings an exciting array of concert, theater, dance, comedy and other live performances to the community.
The Robert Campbell Geology Museum at the Botanical Garden displays meteorites, minerals, dinosaur fossils and the largest faceted-stone collection in the Southeast.
The T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena is a showplace for livestock activities in the state and has hosted horse and livestock shows, rodeos, sales, 4-H activities, educational programs, and industrial and agricultural exhibitions.
Fort Hill, the home of John C. Calhoun and later of his son-in-law, University founder Thomas Green Clemson, is a registered National Historic Landmark located in the center of campus.
The Class of 1944 Visitors Center is the front door to Clemson — a friendly place to get tours, information, assistance and an introduction to this beautiful, historic university and community.
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