Veterinary Assistant Part Time

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent Veterinary Assistant certification preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a veterinary or animal care setting. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to safely handle and restrain animals. Ability to pass TSA Background Investigation. Ability to comply with American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC), and US Army Veterinary Medical Standardization Board clinical guidelines, TB MED 298, Handbook of Veterinary Care for the Military Working Dog, and Hospital SOPs. Ability to provide care for Government Working Dogs (GWDs), including large trained and untrained working breed canines, according to specific schedules and routine methods. Experience handling large, trained and untrained working breed canines Experience with Military Working Dog experience Preferred Ability to communicate orally and in writing, and to work harmoniously with personnel and supervisors. Ability to catch, handle, hold, and transfer GWDs, including large trained and untrained working breed canines, without injuring the animal or endangering self or others. Familiarity with medical terminology and equipment. Ability to apply knowledge of the normal appearance and activities of GWDs, including large trained and untrained working breed canines, to recognize obvious changes such as excessive loss of fur, fighting, refusal to feed, malaise, etc. Knowledge of effective facility sanitation to prevent injury and illness in program animals. Ability to lift or move up to 80 pounds Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Any estimated salary provided by this job board may not align with Chenega's compensation program. Please apply to connect with a recruiter who can provide more details.

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

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