Humane Fort Wayne·Fort Wayne, Indiana
Provide comprehensive clinical support for surgical and wellness services for shelter and foster animals. Responsibilities include triaging patients, administering treatments, and maintaining sterile environments and accurate medical records.
401(k) matching Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Join Our Medical Team as a Veterinary Assistant at Humane Fort Wayne!
Are you passionate about animal health, skilled in veterinary care, and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization? This role is a cornerstone of our clinical operations—supporting surgical and wellness services, shelter animal health, and providing compassionate patient care from intake to discharge. As a key team member, you will help ensure every animal we treat receives safe, appropriate, and quality care.
What You’ll Do: Surgery & Wellness Care
Triage patients and communicate concerns to the veterinarian Provide hands-on medical care throughout surgical & wellness procedures Assist veterinarians during surgery and wellness exams Maintain drug logs, databases, and accurate patient records Administer vaccines, tests, medications, and treatments Maintain clean, sterile workspaces and appropriate medical inventory Shelter Medicine & Animal Wellness
Monitor overall health of shelter & foster animals Administer appropriate treatments and medical care Maintain accurate medical records Maintain a safe, healthy, properly supplied shelter environment Ensure adoption-ready animals are fully vaccinated, sterilized, and microchipped Stay informed on current animal welfare practices What You Bring
Education & Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent Associates degree (preferred but not required) Physical Requirements
Ability to stand or sit for 8+ hours Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs Good fine motor skills, vision, hearing, balance, and mobility Ability to kneel, bend, climb, and navigate tight spaces Ability to work in varying environmental temperatures Emotional & Mental Strength
Ability to stay calm under stress Ability to respond quickly to medical situations (with training) Ability to process information and make informed decisions Resilience when coping with loss, medical complications, or euthanasia Capacity to lead, delegate, and support others Ability to ask for help and work as part of a team
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree preferred. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and possess the emotional resilience to handle medical complications and euthanasia.
Market context
In Indiana, veterinary assistant roles are typically driven by ongoing demand in clinics and animal hospitals that need support with patient care, handling, and front-desk tasks. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can manage physical demands, stay calm during difficult cases, and work well with both pets and clients. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare expectations, then tailor your application to show hands-on animal care experience and comfort with emotionally difficult situations.
