Professional Assistant - Health / Veterinary Science

SCCC REFERENCE # : 25-77

DATE : October 7, 2025

TITLE : Professional Assistant – Health / Veterinary Science

CAMPUS : Grant Campus in Brentwood

START DATE : ASAP

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT : Full Time

RANK : Faculty

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

Suffolk County Community College is the largest community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling more than 22,000 students at its three campuses in Selden, Brentwood, and Riverhead, as well as its Culinary Arts Center in Riverhead. Established in 1959, the college offers a wide array of transfer-oriented associate degrees in various disciplines including the liberal arts and sciences; business; communications and the arts; computing and cybersecurity; and health sciences. Career-facing degrees and certificates are offered in allied health professions, automotive technology, culinary and baking, manufacturing, and many other areas. The college provides high school concurrent enrollment opportunities to thousands of students each year through both the Suffolk County Beacon program and through on-campus early college classes. Designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic Serving Institution, Suffolk enrolls thousands of students in English Language Learning courses, and also serves more service veterans and military-connected students than any other college in the SUNY system.

Announcement is hereby made for a 10-month, full-time Professional Assistant in the Department of Health Sciences / Veterinary Science located on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood, NY.

Responsibilities include :

ANIMAL CARE

Co-Manager of Animal Care Facility

Dispense medications as per recommendations of the attending veterinarian

Maintain records on the feeding and health of the laboratory animals

Monitor feed and bedding supplies

Maintain the facility according to the guidelines set by the USDA, NYSDOH, IACUC

Prepare the facility for USDA, NYSDOH and AVMA inspections

Assist students with the care and testing of their individual animals for class

LABORATORY CLASS SESSIONS

Set up and break down of labs

Prepare equipment for labs and ensure equipment is ready and functioning

Provide and perform periodic maintenance exams on all required equipment and devices used within the program

Assist and work with instructors throughout the laboratory sessions

Create and coordinate the surgery schedule

Coordinate adjunct PA’s

Maintain a classroom at Suffolk County Farm

SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

Responsible for managing the inventory and ordering of supplies and essentials needed for class instruction

Maintain controlled drug inventories and log books.

Replace equipment as it becomes “dated” and as funding is available

Ensure disposal and storage of regulated waste

Notify Plant Operations of surgery schedules to plan Fire Inspections

Serve as the liaison with all entities that we have MOU’s with (i.e. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Pal O Mine, etc.)

Prepare work orders for Paumanok Hall facility maintenance as needed and per IACUC inspections

Provide technical assistance in VST laboratories, including the preparation and disassembling of instructional supplies and equipment for the full complement of VST courses

Promote compliance with standards and regulations of various federal, national, state, and local agencies, including the USDA, NYSDOH, and AVMA

Provide instructional assistance to students who are implementing practical tasks, both in and out of the laboratory classroom, including the documentation of the successful performance by students of AVMA’s essential tasks

Participate in assorted departmental, campus, and college activities, including the AVMA self-study and the college program-review process

Develop and maintain files appropriate to the position’s responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Required

An Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology.

Five (5) years of experience in Veterinary Technology.

Licensed Veterinary Technician in the State of New York.

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science.

Candidates interested in applying must submit a resume with a cover letter and include a statement of commitment to principles of equity and student success.

HIRING SALARY :

This is a Unit III position covered under the Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College collective bargaining agreement with the college.

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE :

Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers / Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices :

Civil Rights Compliance Officers

Christina Vargas

Chief Diversity Officer / Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

vargasc@sunysuffolk.edu

(631) 451-4950

or

Dionne Walker-Belgrave

Affirmative Action Officer / Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

walkerd@sunysuffolk.edu

(631) 451-4051

In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day / 7 days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone.

Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College’s education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to :

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – Enforcement Office

U.S. Department of Education

32 Old Slip, 26th Floor

New York, NY 10005-2500

Telephone : (646) 428-3800

Fax : (646) 428-3843

TDD : (877) 521-2172

Email : OCR.NewYork@ed.gov

Also see :

Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to :

NYS Division of Human Rights

Long Island (Suffolk)

New York State Office Building

250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Telephone : (631) 952-6434

TDD : (718) 741-8300

Email : InfoLongIsland@dhr.ny.gov

Also see :

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

New York District Office

33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor

New York, NY 10004

Telephone : (800) 669-4000

Fax : (212) 336-3790

TTY : (800) 669-6820

ASL Video Phone : (844) 234-5122

Also see :

Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.

A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at : www.sunysuffolk.edu / explore-academics / college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.