Veterinary Assistant (Part-time)

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• Overview The Veterinary Assistant cares for and treats shelter and privately owned animals in our state-of-the art medical center, which cares for over 7,000 homeless pets and performs over 8,800 surgeries each year.
• This individual is scheduled for an alternative work week consisting of two to four 10-hour days.
• Schedule may include duties in onsite spay/neuter/vaccine clinic, in-house shelter medicine, or mobile spay/neuter and wellness clinics.

Key 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.Other job duties may be assigned as need.

Requirements

• Must be able to acquire a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) in compliance with the California Veterinary Medical Board: https://www.vmb.ca.gov/applicants/vacsp_faq.shtml. 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.

• Work Days and Hours Hours are flexible and based on organizational needs.
• Depending on staffing needs, overtime may be required.
• Shifts start as early as 6:30am and some end as late at 7:30pm – full-time schedule is 4-10 hour days.
• Because of the need to care for animals onsite 7 days a week, positions require working at least one weekend day.
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