Veterinary Assistant - Surgery Center & Patient Care
About The Position
Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and people? With an almost year-round beautiful blue sky and a scenic mountain backdrop, HSPPR is a nonprofit animal shelter serving El Paso, Pueblo, and Douglas Counties as well as the City of Centennial in the colorful State of Colorado. We employ a total of 200+ employees. We are an organization that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion. HSPPR welcomes you to apply for this exciting opportunity at our socially conscious organization. We are currently hiring in both our Surgery Center and our Patient Care departments - Please specify which role you are interested in applying for Job Summary The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for ensuring high veterinary medical standards and assisting in all aspects of the Surgery Team or the Patient Care team in an efficient and professional manner. Works cohesively with all departments of the organization.
Requirements
- Ability to effectively read, write, interpret, communicate, perform basic problem solving, and perform basic math as commonly expected from completion of a High School Diploma or Equivalent Education.
Nice To Haves
- Prior animal handling experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists the veterinarians with patient exams by providing proper animal restraint, obtaining a medical history from records and/or, performing tasks and treatments as directed, and filling medications.
- Communicates with shelter veterinarians regarding the status of animals in treatment.
- Reports concerns and triages priorities while working with medical and shelter staff.
- Calculates appropriate drug dosages.
- Medicates animals, ensuring all animals receive the appropriate medication.
- Animal handling, including kenneling animals after surgery and retrieving animals for owners following appointments within the surgery center.
- May assist during surgeries by providing animal restraint, assisting with pre-medication administration, and overseeing recovering patients.
- Cleans kennels and provides animal care as directed by the Veterinary Services Supervisor or Manager
- Computer data entry and record keeping according to established protocol.
- Checks and re-stocks supplies as needed.
- Assists with Euthanasia as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Commitment to the mission, values, goals and success of HSPPR.
- Appropriately documents observed animal behaviors utilizing objective language as required in relevant procedures and/or policies.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary
- Dental and vision Insurances
- Supplemental Group Insurance
- Short and long term disability Insurance
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Direct Deposit
- Personal Pet Perks () Employee pays the full premium
- The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
