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Position Title
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
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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
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Oversee medical records of animals used in teaching and comply with IACUC requirements
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Complete required institutional and program accreditation reports as well as other reports necessary for program advancement
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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 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
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 individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Quicklink for Posting
https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/43871
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