Compassionate Shelter Vet Assistant

Asheville Humane Society; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

SIMPLE IRA with employer match

18 days paid time off in first year

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

9 Paid Holidays

Pet Bereavement

Pet prescription discounts

Job summary

Asheville Humane Society in Buncombe County is seeking a Shelter Veterinary Assistant to support our Medical Team. You will perform intake examinations, vaccinations, and basic diagnostics, and help identify medical concerns to keep animals healthy and ready for adoption.

Daily duties include in-house diagnostics, preparing medications, safe handling of animals, and maintaining medical records. You will coordinate with intake, behavior, adoptions, and operations and contribute to a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience in a veterinary setting.
• Knowledge of basic veterinary diagnostics and infectious disease control.
• Ability to obtain North Carolina Euthanasia by Injection (EBI) certification (training provided).
• Ability to obtain North Carolina State Certified Rabies Vaccinator status (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Perform intake examinations and vaccines.
• Complete in-house diagnostics and read results.
• Prepare and dispense medications with correct dosages.
• Enter and maintain medical records accurately.
• Coordinate care with Intake, Operations, Behavior, and Adoptions teams.
• Train entry-level staff and volunteers on medical handling.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Low-stress animal handling

Laboratory diagnostics

Basic computer skills

Infectious disease control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Asheville Humane Society in Buncombe County is seeking a Shelter Veterinary Assistant to support our Medical Team. You will perform intake examinations, vaccinations, and basic diagnostics, and help identify medical concerns to keep animals healthy and ready for adoption.

Daily duties include in-house diagnostics, preparing medications, safe handling of animals, and maintaining medical records. You will coordinate with intake, behavior, adoptions, and operations and contribute to a fast-paced