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Main Campus - Starkville, MS
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Mississippi - Main Campus
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184100 - CVM AHC Administration
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Regular Full-Time 12-month
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Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CVM - AVM
The Large Animal Veterinary Assistant (After-Hours) provides critical support for patient care, emergency, triage, and hospital operations during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. This position serves as an essential member of the veterinary healthcare team, ensuring continuous care for hospitalized patients and timely support for emergency cases outside of traditional business hours.
Working in teaching and referral hospital environment, the After-Hours Veterinary Assistant assists with patient treatments, animal handling, emergency admissions, infection control, facility readiness, and support of veterinary students and clinicians. The position requires reliability, sound judgment, physical stamina, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where patient needs can change rapidly.
This position differs from traditional daytime veterinary assistant roles through its expanded responsibility for supporting patient care and hospital operations during periods of reduced staffing and increased operational independence.