Position Information

The Office of Extension invites applications for an exempt, full-time, contractual position with limited benefits. The Veterinary Assistant will report the UMES Veterinarian. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

The successful candidate will work under the under the direction/supervision of the UMES Veterinarian, the duties and health maintenance functions dealing with the demonstration sheep and goats at the UMES Small Ruminant Farm. The position involves the effective management of animal husbandry; preventative medicine (including quarantine, animal biosecurity and surveillance); clinical disease, disability or related health issues; protocol-associated disease, disability and other sequelae; surgery and preoperative care; pain and distress; anesthesia and analgesia; and humane euthanasia. Responsibilities

Performs routine and specialized duties associated with animal care, including feeding, bedding, medi...