Veterinary Assistant - Snow Drive Clinic - Full Time

Greater Birmingham Humane Society Inc•Birmingham, AL

9d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their team at the Snow Drive Clinic. GBHS is a progressive animal welfare shelter dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming homeless, abused, neglected, and abandoned animals. They are committed to an open admissions policy, animal rehabilitation, and maintaining a low euthanasia rate, enabling them to save and rehome thousands of animals annually.

Requirements

A passion for the mission of GBHS and a sense of humor are required.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum 1 year experience working as a vet assistant in a veterinary/animal clinic environment
Minimum 1 year experience in animal handling, animal behavior, and animal welfare in a shelter environment
Currently a Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) or obtain CET within one year of employment
General knowledge of pharmaceutical medications.
General knowledge of veterinary medical terminology.
Ability to perform physical work involving standing for long periods, carrying animal crates, bending, scrubbing, mopping, walking quickly, reaching, squatting all in a timely manner and with ease.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and lift up to 75 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A positive attitude and ability to get along with others.

Responsibilities

Humanely handles and kennels all animals and ensures the identification of all shelter animals with appropriate tags or bands before kenneling.
Provides care for the animals by cleaning their cage or kennel in a thorough and sanitary manner to prevent the spread of any infectious diseases.
Provides care for the animals by feeding each animal in accordance with their dietary requirements and posted feeding procedures.
Develops a general knowledge of animals’ behaviors, temperaments, and personality traits.
Assists with maintaining the laundry requirements for respective areas. Ensures that all animals’ articles, bedding, dishes, and toys are washed and disinfected daily.
Assists with daily observations of medical and behavioral issues of animals in our care by paying careful attention for signs of sickness, stress, aggressive behavior, and/or injury. Reports findings to supervisor and medical staff.
Maintains records to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
Checks and maintains supplies and equipment. Communicates inventory and supply needs as well as maintenance issues to supervisor. Stocks needed supplies in respective areas.
Must handle, restrain, and triage all animals entering the shelter.
Assists in the medication and medical treatment of animals as prescribed by the veterinarian as requested.
Assist in the preparation of animals for surgery and routinely inspect and clean all incisions when necessary.
Oversee preparation of animals for adoption regarding health exams and inoculations.
Assist in the maintaining and medical treatment of illness throughout the shelter.
Consistently strives to keep abreast of the field and animal welfare issues, techniques, procedures, and equipment.
Maintains a high level of communication with all GBHS staff, Volunteers, and Fosters.
Works collaboratively with staff to determine if animals are appropriate for adoption.
When requested, assists in the screening of animals for adoption.
Greets, directs, and provides information to visitors, answers, and responds to questions from the general public.
When requested may work at off-site adoption events.
Represents GBHS in a professional manner in all situations.
Shall perform other duties as assigned.