Veterinary Assistant (Part-time)

HSSV•Milpitas, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to care for and treat shelter and privately owned animals in their state-of-the-art medical center. This role is part of a passionate, high-performing team focused on kindness, courage, and impact, with a mission to save lives, keep families together, and create a better future for pets and their people. The medical center cares for over 7,000 homeless pets annually and performs over 8,800 surgeries. The position involves an alternative work week schedule of two to four 10-hour days, with potential duties in onsite spay/neuter/vaccine clinics, in-house shelter medicine, or mobile spay/neuter and wellness clinics.

Requirements

Must be able to acquire a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) in compliance with the California Veterinary Medical Board.
Experience caring for animals in a medical or animal shelter setting using Fear Free animal handling techniques.
Ability to respond appropriately during an emergency and maintain competency in CPR procedures.
Comfort and competence with handling all types of pet animals required.
Excellent customer service skills and must enjoy a fast-paced work environment.
Strong desire to participate in and contribute to onsite and mobile needs.
A team player willing to jump in and help in any area.
Motivated with a desire to learn and grow and dedicated and passionate about saving lives.
Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Be a member of a high performing team comprised of Veterinary Assistants, RVT’s, Veterinarians, and volunteers to provide the highest standard of care to animals.
Under direct supervision of a DVM or RVT, assist with pre-op induction and surgical prep, monitor anesthesia, and provide excellent care to animals undergoing spay/neuter and other surgical procedures.
Identify symptoms of common animal illnesses, administer prescribed medications, vaccinations, and preventative treatments to animals under pre-, peri-and post-operative stages; administer treatments to hospitalized patients; perform diagnostic tests; and triage new shelter intakes.
Under direct supervision of a DVM, assist with dental x-rays and prophylaxis procedures.
Complete standing orders for medical treatment per established protocols.
Triage patients requiring medical attention, including the use of telehealth technology.
Ensure surgical and treatment areas are clean and well-stocked; maintain a safe and sanitary environment at all times.
Use Fear Free animal handling techniques, restrain animals for surgery and/or procedures.
Discharge surgical patients and provide excellent customer care and client communications.
Ensure prompt and accurate data entry and paperwork procedures are followed each day.
Adhere to HSSV’s safety, disinfection, and animal care protocols.
Maintain a professional and collaborative attitude when working with co-workers, or cross-functionally with staff in other departments.
Other job duties may be assigned as needed.