Job Description
Job Description
Salary : 18-20 / hr
BAHS SHELTER VET ASSISTANT
GENERAL SUMMARY : The BAHS Shelter Vet Assistant will assist with all intake, medical, and enrichment care for all of the animals housed and / or fostered at BAHS. Vet Assistant will help assess animal behavior, prepare animals for exams or spays and neuter surgery, support the surgery schedule, give vaccines, draw blood, intake animals and enter animal info into the database.
This position will work full time, Tuesday - Saturday, 8am to 6pm.
SUPERVISOR : Executive Medical Director
Pay rate : $18 - 20 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates with animal care experience can expect to fall in the middle of this range.
BENEFITS
Health / Dental / Vision
403b matching program
Consistent schedule
Tuition assistance program for RVT / CVT after 2 years
Employee pet benefits (food, vaccinations, preventions)
3 weeks paid time off
Adoption discount
Paid Bereavement Leave
Holiday pay
No nights
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelors in Science / Biology / Animal Science / or related field OR equivalent paid animal care / behavior experience
- Must be computer proficient and able to learn shelter software
JOB SKILLS
Good written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized, motivated, and detail-orientedOrganized and able to set prioritiesAble to work well in a team environment with the public, co-workers, and volunteersDemonstrate emotional maturity and good judgmentREQUIREMENTS :
Physical ability to clean kennels and cages requiredMust be able to be on your feet for large portions of the day and handle large animalsAllergies that are aggravated by animals or cleaning supplies may be a disqualificationMust be able to work outside in all weather conditionsMust be able to stand, kneel, walk for up to 8 hours per dayMust be able to lift up to 50 poundsRESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :
Assist veterinarian and medical team with surgery and surgery preparationDraw blood and perform fecal testingExecute DVM orders / medical care, and dispense medications / vaccinationsAssist DVM with maintaining an accurate log of all medical procedures and medicationsHelp train staff and volunteers on proper medical protocolsEducate customers and the public about animal care, health, behavior, and trainingPartner with Animal Control to assess animal behavior and select adoptable animalsDevelop and grow relationships with BAHS transfer partnersPartner with other Transfer partners to select adoptable animalsProvide medical intake of animals as they enter the shelterAssist with medical needs of shelter, foster, and community animalsHelp develop and train on proper cleaning protocolsFollow BAHS protocols to clean the animal kennels, cages, and shelter facilitiesUse shelter software and database to add new animals and update animal records for reportable outcomes for all animal casesProvide quality customer service as assisting with animal welfare in shelter, foster, adoption, post-adoption, and community processesThis job description reflects the assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description does not establish a contract for employment. The Belleville Area Humane Society is an at-will employer.