Laboratory Assistant - Veterinary Assistant Program

About the Department

Position Duties

• Assist instructors in preparing for classroom and laboratory sessions. Prepare equipment and consumables for lab courses and related areas. Set up, maintain and provide students with a clean and organized lab and classroom environment. This includes the movement and organization of lab equipment and supplies as requested. Ensure all equipment functions properly and safely. Provide support to instructors and students during practical evaluation sessions of required skills. Guidance of small student groups through various skills under the instruction of faculty. Oversee proper cleanup of lab spaces after classes. Assist in maintenance of various medical equipment. Assist with tracking supplies and maintaining proper inventory control. Assist with administrative tasks related to the Veterinary Assistant program. May assist with data input. May move and unpack inventory. Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist instructors in preparing for classroom and laboratory sessions.
• Prepare equipment and consumables for lab courses and related areas.
• Set up, maintain and provide students with a clean and organized lab and classroom environment. This includes the movement and organization of lab equipment and supplies as requested.
• Ensure all equipment functions properly and safely.
• Provide support to instructors and students during practical evaluation sessions of required skills.
• Guidance of small student groups through various skills under the instruction of faculty.
• Oversee proper cleanup of lab spaces after classes.
• Assist in maintenance of various medical equipment.
• Assist with tracking supplies and maintaining proper inventory control.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to the Veterinary Assistant program.
• May assist with data input.
• May move and unpack inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician with current licensing and requirements for the state of Michigan.

Other Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of clinical experience.

Benefits

• Part-time employees are eligible for some Macomb Community College benefits including retirement with the Michigan Office of Retirement Services, as well as voluntary options for retirement. Part-time employees are also eligible for accrual of PTO and tuition waivers. To learn more, visit our Bargaining Unit Information page https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/employment-information/bargaining-unit-information.html