Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time)

• General Responsibilities
• Performs duties in a manner which promotes a positive culture and encourages attainment of RHSPCA goals.
• Ensures quality care and humane treatment for the animals in the care of the RHSPCA.
• Works courteously and cooperatively with the staff, clients, volunteers, fosters, adopters, partners, and donors to ensure that all RHSPCA policies and procedures are followed, and new ones are implemented successfully.
• Multitasks, adapts and accommodates to changing demands in a fast paced environment
• Prioritizes tasks appropriately and receives and follows instructions both verbal and written
• Performs all duties in a manner that ensures humane treatment, staff safety, and minimal stress on the animals during medical handling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a surgical setting preferred
• Ability to handle animals effectively and humane
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word/Google Docs

Why Join RHSPCA?

We're a forward-thinking, optimistic team that values attention to detail, collaboration, and passionate care. If you enjoy working with talented people and want your work to make a tangible difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

• Staff Perks
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO with increases every other year as well as time off for bereavement and your birthday
• Employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance offerings (Short-Term Disability, Critical Care, Accident, Cancer, and Hospital Indemnity)
• All employees with the RHSPCA can take advantage of the Hill’s Pro Staff Feeding program, which offers significant discounts on their products.
• Discount offerings to multiple businesses throughout the valley
• Staff and volunteer appreciation events
• $0 adoption fee on your first pet adopted through the RHSPCA

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 35 lbs., stand for long periods of time, move quickly, work with and around animals (including diseased, injured and/or potentially aggressive animals), loud noises, chlorine or other chemicals.

Compensation

This is a full-time, non-exempt position offering a competitive rate based on knowledge and experience with an hourly range of $17-$20 per hour.

Nature of Employment

The Veterinary Assistant is anticipated to work approximately 40 hours per week.

There is no minimum period of employment guaranteed or implied by acceptance of an offer of employment. It is the policy of the RHSPCA that employment for this position is at will, which means that employment for no specified term and the employee or agency may terminate that employment at any time without cause. This job description serves as a guide.