Veterinary Surgical Assistant - Critical Care - Full Time

Are you looking for a career with purpose? Do you have previous experience working as a vet assistant in a high volume spay / neuter clinic environment? We want to hear from you! The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is looking for part-time or full-time veterinary assistants to join our team!

GBHS offers competitive pay and benefits- to learn more please visit our website at www.gbhs.org

Veterinary Assistant - Critical Care Center - Hoover

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society ("the GBHS") is a progressive animal welfare shelter whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome homeless, abused, neglected and abandoned animals. We are committed to an open admissions policy, animal rehabilitation and a low euthanasia rate. GBHS' open intake and adoption philosophy is a key part of our progressive mission, enabling us to save and rehome thousands of animals each year.

The Veterinary Assistant

• Reports to the Practice Manager and serves as a member of the clinic team.
• Interacts daily with veterinarians, LVTs, veterinary assistants, veterinary student externs, adoption and animal care staff, volunteers, the general public, and resuce partners

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Work Environment

This work is performed in a high noise level area. Exposure to industrial cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal feces, zoonotic (human to animal) diseases, bites, and scratches. Weekend shifts may be required. Safety procedures must be adhered to at all times. Must be able to work with and around animals of all types (cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, etc.). Exposure to conditions such as animal feces, urine, etc. and foul odors. May be exposed to animal dander, parasites and infectious diseases than can be carried and transmitted by animals. Must be able to work in an environment that provides humane euthanasia to animals.

The GBHS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of GBHS to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Typical shift is Monday - Friday from 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm with evenings and weekends as necessary.