Veterinary Assistant - Oncology

The mission of the Auburn University Oncology Service is to help animals with cancer achieve longer, happier lives. Working closely with the College of Veterinary Medicine's other specialty departments, the members of our medical, surgical, and radiation oncology team can provide well-rounded care and specialty testing for the diagnosis of cancer. Treatment options include surgery, injectable and oral chemotherapy, immunotherapy, electrochemotherapy, and radiation therapy - including intensity-modulated radiation therapy ( IMRT) or stereotactic radiation therapy ( SRT) via a state-of-the-art Varian EdgeTM linear accelerator. Additionally, our clinical trials may offer innovative diagnostics or treatment options for certain cancer types.

The assistant selected for this position will aid in the care and assist with diagnostics, procedures, and treatments of veterinary patients primarily within the Oncology Service of the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The individual will provide technical assistance and support to senior veterinary students, post-doctoral interns and residents, as well as faculty members, with a team-focus on patient care. The successful candidate personifies our hospital's goal to treat every client with the utmost courteous and attentive treatment, with great awareness of the emotional bond between owners and pets.
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Depending upon the combination of education and experience, the selected finalist will be hired as a Veterinary Assistant and assigned levels II or III.

Level II requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in the care and comfort of animals.

Level III requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in the care and comfort of animals.

Substitutions allowed for Education:
When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

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