Shelter Veterinary Assistant: Animal Care & Adoption Support

Greene County Humane Society, Inc; Linton (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Greene County Humane Society, Inc. in Linton, Indiana, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to assist with daily animal care, including feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and health monitoring.

The role supports basic veterinary procedures under supervision and aids in adoption processes while delivering excellent client service. The position requires high school diploma or equivalent; veterinary assistant training or shelter experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong animal care skills including safe handling and basic health monitoring.
• Clear client education on pet ownership, preventative care and post-adoption needs.
• Demonstrated customer service with a friendly, professional approach to visitors and adopters.

Responsibilities

• Support daily animal care routines: feeding, watering, cleaning kennels/cages and enrichment.
• Monitor health and behavior of dogs and cats; assist with basic veterinary procedures under supervision.
• Assist with adoption processes and provide courteous service to visitors and partner organizations.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Communication

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Vet assistant training

Shelter experience preferred

Job description

Greene County Humane Society, Inc. in Linton, Indiana, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to assist with daily animal care, including feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and health monitoring.

The role supports basic veterinary procedures under supervision and aids in adoption processes while delivering excellent client service. The position requires high school diploma or equivalent; veterinary assistant training or shelter experience is preferred.