Veterinary Assistant

About the organization A nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare and the protection of animals in the Peninsula area of the San Francisco Bay Area in California that offers various services and programs focused on animal care, adoption, education, and advocacy.

Position Overview : To provide medical care as well as humane care and treatment to all sheltered animals in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the organization.

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 he organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (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 company 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 Qualifications Ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances.

Have a flexible schedule and available to work weekends and holidays, as needed. Upon hire, the individual must successfully complete a background check.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Powered by JazzHR