Veterinary Assistant/Technician (Part-time) - Methuen Animal Shelter and Community Clinic

MSPCA-Angell Careers•Methuen, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician to assist with procedures for homeless animals at our adoption center and with owned patients from our low-cost community clinic. This is your opportunity to be a part of working in a clinic which outreaches to underserved communities in Lowell and Lawrence and helps care for the thousands of homeless animals at our Methuen Adoption Center. Primary responsibilities include assisting staff veterinarian with procedures and treatments required to ensure and maintain the health of homeless animals awaiting adoption. This position assists our veterinary team and shelter staff with the examination, vaccination and medical testing of incoming animals. This position also includes surgical monitoring for spays/neuters, dentals, and other surgical procedures for animals awaiting adoption and for animals seen through our community clinic for low income clients. We see an average of 350 owned patients a month and the position offers exposure to a diversity of surgical and medical cases rarely seen in private practice. Enjoy the excitement of an urgent care clinic, providing lifesaving care to animals in need. Make a real difference in the lives of people and pets by providing care to homeless animals in need and providing accessible and affordable veterinary care to underserved communities. This is your opportunity to join the MSPCA-Angell one of the oldest and most respected humane organizations in the world. Working for an organization that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds a wonderful dimension to delivering high quality veterinary service.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a veterinary assistant.
Previous animal handling experience.
Proficiency in Spanish is strongly encouraged.

Nice To Haves

Experience in anesthesia monitoring.
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Responsibilities

Assist staff veterinarian with procedures and treatments required to ensure and maintain the health of homeless animals awaiting adoption.
Assist veterinary team and shelter staff with the examination, vaccination and medical testing of incoming animals.
Surgical monitoring for spays/neuters, dentals, and other surgical procedures for animals awaiting adoption and for animals seen through our community clinic for low income clients.
Provide lifesaving care to animals in need.
Provide accessible and affordable veterinary care to underserved communities.