Veterinary Assistant - Large Animals

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Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant - Large Animals to support its surgery research lab with cardiopulmonary perfusion on bovine and ovine models under the direct supervision of licensed veterinarians and surgeons. This on call role typically occurs 3-4 times per month, with variation by study needs. Duties include operating the heart-lung machine during invasive cardiovascular procedures, setting up bypass, ensuring supplies, and administering medications through the bypass circuit as directed. Minimum qualifications are a bachelor’s degree with an accredited Perfusionist Technology program, two years of relevant experience, and CCP certification; preferred LP license from the Texas Medical Board. Not eligible for visa sponsorship. Tips: tailor your resume to emphasize perfusion work, certifications, bovine/ovine experience, and readiness for on call research duties; confirm work authorization and attach licenses.

Summary

The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant - Large Animals to support its surgery research lab. The ideal candidate will be comfortable performing cardiopulmonary perfusion services on bovine and ovine models under the direct supervision of the licensed veterinarians and surgeons. This role will be on an as-needed basis, typically 3-4 times per month, but may be more or less frequent depending on the requirements of each study.

Job Duties

• Under the direct supervision of the licensed veterinarians and surgeons, maintains and operates a cardiopulmonary pump during invasive cardiovascular procedures on animal models.
• Sets up and operates the heart-lung machine to assume the function of organs during surgery.
• Ensures that supplies and equipment are always readily available.
• May administer medications through the bypass circuit as directed by a licensed veterinarian or physician.
• Operates equipment to achieve bypass, coronary perfusion, recirculation or partial bypass, or to alter blood content, temperature or balance.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited Perfusionist Technology program.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Perfusionist (LP) by the State of Texas Medical Board (TMB).

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.