Veterinary Assistant-Wilton Location

CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY•Wilton, CT

2d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Have you always wanted to work in a brand new, state-of-the-art resource center helping pets and people? We may have the right fit for you. The Connecticut Humane Society recently opened a brand-new building in Wilton, Connecticut. We are currently looking for additional Veterinary Assistants who will work in our combined Shelter and Public Clinic departments. On assigned days you will be responsible for the daily care of shelter animals housed in medical areas including but not limited to; assisting with initial and follow-up health checks, immunizing, preparing and administering daily medication, deworming, and administering flea and tick treatments. Duties will also include conducting medical observations, provision of food and water, kennel cleaning, dog walking, documenting and reporting health or behavior abnormalities, socializing animals, creating and maintaining necessary animal medical records. Other days you will be assigned to provide support in our public clinic by assisting with exams of owned animals including collecting the patient history, helping with triage, measuring and recording vitals and providing restraint as needed. This position will act as primary support for our Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. Overview: This full-time position with benefits is ideal for someone with either a minimum of two (2) years of experience working as an animal care technician in a shelter or clinic and/or one year of experience as a veterinary assistant (preferred). This position needs to be able to deal with changing priorities and be able to work in a fast paced environment. We are looking for a positive, creative, customer service oriented individual who can work well within a team. This position includes working a weekend day. Connecticut Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Requirements

Two years experience working as an animal care technician at a shelter, kennel or veterinary practice.
Proficiency in computer use including Microsoft Suite.
Ability to perform physically strenuous activities which will require lifting of moderate to heavy weights (up to 40 lbs.), standing and/or bending, pushing brooms and/or mops, and walking and/or controlling dogs and/or cats, use of cleaning tools/solutions and sitting at a computer.
Knowledge of animal handling and experience required.