Veterinary Assistant - Shelter Veterinary Services
About The Position
Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot? For over 115 years, Humane Colorado has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. As the largest community-based animal welfare organization in the region, we care for more than 20,000 homeless pets and horses each year at our four facilities and are a national model in animal welfare. If you work well with people too, join our team and help us provide that voice. Purpose of Position: Assist the shelter veterinary services team in providing medical care and treatment for animals, and exceptional customer service to patrons.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to work in a team environment
- High attention to detail
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Work Experience: Professional experience in animal welfare/ working with animals
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a veterinary clinic or similar environment
- Working knowledge of current veterinary practices
- Veterinary assistant certification
Responsibilities
- Assist technicians and veterinarians in the performance of medical and surgical procedures.
- Administer medications as directed to shelter animals.
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain surgical and medical areas.
- Maintain medical equipment and supplies.
- Handle and move animals prior to and following medical procedures, restraining animals as needed.
- Perform data entry to update animal records.
- Perform clinic reception duties including handling incoming phone calls, greeting and assisting patrons, scheduling appointments, and filling prescription orders.
- Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
- Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
- Assist in the induction and preparation of animals for surgery.
- Recover animals from surgery and teach other staff, volunteers, and interns on how to perform the task.
- Identify, assist with and be able to perform sample diagnostic testing as directed.
- Perform clinic reception duties including handling incoming phone calls, greeting and assisting patrons, scheduling appointments, and filling prescription orders.
- Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
- Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
Benefits
- Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Time
- Sabbatical
- Holiday Pay
- Employee discounts
- Discounted Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
