ICU Veterinary Nurse I
East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Area of Interest: Veterinary/Animal Care Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Clerical Technical- CT Union/Non-Union: Union
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Opening on: May 7 2025 Closing at: May - 23:55 EDT
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College Of Veterinary Medicine
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ICU Veterinary Nurse I
Position Summary
Provides patient care for ill and injured animals in the Veterinary Medical Center. This position will be primarily providing support to our Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care unit ; Instructing and demonstrating techniques to students; assists students, veterinary technicians, and veterinarians in their work; maintains supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of hospital areas. Skills you will develop and utilize include emergency triage, patient stabilization, nursing care, knowledge of setup and assisting with emergency procedures. With four Boarded Critical Care Specialized Veterinarians and two Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician Specialists, we support and assist in your career development. All shifts available.
The College's vision is to be the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service. Six goals, backed by specific strategies, guide our organization as we move forward. Read more at to learn about the MSU College of Veterinary Medicines goals, strategies, and progress.
This posting will fill 10 vacancies.
Minimum RequirementsKnowledge 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; 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.Desired Qualifications
Experience in an educational setting; background in emergency medicine.
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 and 3 Professional References
Work Hours
First, second and third shifts available.
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Summary of Physical Demands
Lifting and carrying animals up to 50 pounds individually, or 150 pounds as a team.
Summary of Health Risks
TB risk or potential exposure to animal or specimens with Mycobacterium bovis. Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue. Wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort).
Bidding eligibility ends May 13, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.