Shelter Veterinary Assistant: Care & Surgery Support

Operation Kindness Humane Society; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Operation Kindness Humane Society in Carrollton, TX is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role supports Vet Techs, maintains clean kennels and medical areas, helps with intake/outtake, and assists with treatments and vaccinations as needed.

The position requires weekend/holiday availability due to annual operation, and offers a benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, a 403(b) plan and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of part-time or full-time work experience.
• 6 months Animal Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, healthy and safe kennel and medical areas.
• Assist Vet Techs with surgery preparation and vaccinations.
• Feed, water and exercise animals as needed.
• Log medical procedures in the Pet Point system.
• Follow safety regulations and shelter policies.

Skills

Animal care

Team assistance

Vaccinations support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pet Point system

Job description

Operation Kindness Humane Society in Carrollton, TX is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The role supports Vet Techs, maintains clean kennels and medical areas, helps with intake/outtake, and assists with treatments and vaccinations as needed.

The position requires weekend/holiday availability due to annual operation, and offers a benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, a 403(b) plan and generous paid time off.