Student Assistant, Veterinary Technology

Department: Veterinary Technology

Location: Western Campus

Reports To: Lab Supervisor, Veterinary Technology

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7377

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Variable Monday through Sunday, Holidays, Weekends, and Campus Closures

Number of Openings: 0

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Student Assistant supports the Veterinary Technology Department by assisting with daily operations, animal care, laboratory maintenance, and departmental projects. This position provides hands-on experience in a professional veterinary environment while developing technical, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Develop proficiency in basic animal care and husbandry skills.
• Learn proper time management, organization, and workplace professionalism.
• Build responsibility, accountability, and teamwork skills.
• Gain experience working under supervision while following directions independently.
• Develop an appreciation for compassionate, ethical animal care.
• Provide positive interaction and enrichment for animals housed in the Veterinary Technology Program. Learn to work safely and effectively in varying environmental conditions, including outdoor animal care during inclement weather.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Animal Care

• Feed, water, monitor, and provide daily care for dogs, cats, and other program animals.
• Walk dogs and provide enrichment activities.
• Clean animal housing, cages, kennels, litter boxes, and equipment. Observe animals and report health or behavioral concerns to supervising staff.

Laboratory & Facility Support

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratory spaces.
• Perform general housekeeping and janitorial duties.
• Assist with facility maintenance and routine cleaning assignments. Safely work with laboratory equipment, cleaning products, disinfectants, and other approved chemicals.

Inventory & Supplies

• Receive, unpack, inspect, and organize incoming supplies.
• Stock and rotate inventory.
• Monitor inventory levels and expiration dates. Maintain organized storage areas.

Administrative Support

• Perform clerical duties including filing, copying, and data entry.
• Maintain records as assigned. Assist with special projects and departmental events.

General Responsibilities

• Work independently while following established protocols.
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality. Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintain enrollment in at least 6 credit hours each semester.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Successfully complete required background check and drug screening.
• Adhere to College confidentiality policies.
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and campus closures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. Preference given to currently enrolled Veterinary Technology students.

Physical Requirements

The position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift and carry supplies and equipment.
• Perform repetitive cleaning tasks.
• Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Safely handle animals of varying sizes under supervision.

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $14.56/ hour.

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.