Off Campus Veterinary Assistant at Animal Allies

Job Summary

Veterinary Assistants are responsible for providing support to medical staff and the shelter veterinarian and administering care as appropriate to animals in the care of Animal Allies Humane Society. This is a great opportunity for individuals with an interest in animal welfare and / or medicine to learn valuable skills and gain experience in the field. Veterinary Assistants are ambassadors of AAHS at all times and shall present themselves in a positive manner during work hours. This individual should have a strong commitment to the mission and vision of Animal Allies Humane Society and be able to work cross-functionally with team members, volunteers and members of the public to create a positive workplace culture. Animal Allies Humane Society believes that every animal deserves a chance to find a forever home. Care protocols are not driven by clients but by compassion. Our Veterinary Assistants work closely with our Shelter Veterinarian and Practice Manager to render the best care in a state of the art facility. Animal Allies is recognized as one of the top Adoption Centers in the state and nationally.

Job Duties

• Assist with intake examinations on all incoming animals
• Assist with providing vaccinations and performing blood draws
• Administer medications to animals as prescribed by the veterinarian
• Assist with determining animal behavior, health, or other concerns and inform the correct people
• Prepare patients for a variety of procedures
• Safely restrain patients during examinations and other procedures
• Transport patients from kennels to medical room
• Transport animals to and from outside veterinary services such as spay / neuter and appointments
• Perform medical inventory under the supervision of the team lead.
• Assist with handling and unloading transport animals.
• Maintain communication with Adoption and Kennel staff regarding the animals in our care, including suggesting moves of the animals throughout the building
• Maintain controlled substance and medical records
• Provide excellent patient care
• Perform daily cleaning of medical area, especially in between patients
• Wash and sterilize equipment throughout the day
• Clean medical areas including mopping and sweeping
• Coordinating laboratory tests
• Performing fecal flotations and other diagnostic tests
• Entering medical records and other information into our Pet Point record keeping system
• Other duties may be performed as required or assigned by the Practice Manager or Team Lead.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Prolonged exposure to various aqueous solutions including, but not limited to, dish soap, chlorhexidine, isopropyl, and hydrogen peroxide