Veterinary Assistant

Job Title: Veterinary Assistant Department: Veterinary Services Reports To: Director, Veterinary Services FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary: $25.00 per hour, depending on experience Excellent benefits Package Available Summary: To provide medical care as well as humane care and treatment to all sheltered animals in accordance with the policies and procedures established by PHS/SPCA. To ensure proper admitting, preparation, monitoring, recovery and discharge of animals in the spay/neuter clinic. Perform job duties within established protocols and procedures set by PHS/SPCA. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conduct assigned morning and evening rounds of all areas of the shelter to ensure the well being of all animals. Prepare daily list of animals requiring vet exams. Administer daily medical treatment to all sheltered animals as prescribed by staff veterinarians. Assist veterinarian in examination and treatment of animals. Assist veterinarian with emergency medical treatment as necessary. Perform health checks of animals before they are placed for adoption. Participate in the Screening Room/Receiving area activities including; scanning, banding, vaccinating and examining animals when necessary. Assist in lab work and radiology requirements of shelter animals.

Assist with the training and supervision of vet department volunteers. Must become familiar with proper processing of animals through the shelter, and the corresponding. Provide humane care and treatment of all sheltered animals. Certified in euthanasia within probationary period. Euthanize and/or assist with euthanasia of animals as needed in accordance with PHS/SPCA policies and procedures. Receive animals into the shelter and obtain thorough and complete information regarding the animal’s history. Responsible for educating the public at the time of animal intake. Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in all work spaces.

Spay/Neuter Clinic Restrain dogs and cats for pre-surgical injections and IV inducing Responsible for surgical preparation of patients including, sterilization, and administration of pre-surgical injections Perform admitting and discharge duties for public and shelter animals Assist with emergency medical practices as necessary Maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law Monitor animals under anesthesia Maintain department equipment in good working order.

Report items for repair/replacement as needed to appropriate supervisory staff Perform general office duties Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work on weekends and/or holidays as needed Supervisory Responsibilities: This job may supervise volunteers within the spay/neuter clinic area.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations…

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