Shelter Veterinary Assistant II — Save Lives Daily

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Indianapolis Animal Care Services seeks a veterinary assistant to assess the health of animals, triage medical needs, and assist with medical duties at the shelter to promote welfare. You will administer medications, support veterinarians during rounds, perform diagnostic tests, handle euthanasia decisions when necessary, and maintain accurate medical records.

Weekend and evening hours may be required; strong knowledge of animal health, professional communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Must have at least two (2) years working experience as a veterinary assistant in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter.
• Weekend and evening hours may be required.
• Must have strong knowledge of animal health and diseases.
• Must be able to communicate with a culturally diverse staff and public and always display professional and courteous behavior.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to animals
• Assesses the health of animals in the shelter
• Assists the veterinarian during shelter rounds
• Provides input on euthanasia decisions for medical reasons
• Performs animal euthanasia
• Performs diagnostic skin scrapes on animals
• Performs diagnostic fecal parasite tests on animals
• Utilizes equipment to perform diagnostics including bloodwork and x-rays
• Clips and cleans wounds
• Assesses animals for pregnancy
• Assesses animals for fleas, ear mites, and other external parasites
• Enters and updates animal medical records
• Grooms severely neglected animals
• Monitors medical supply inventory
• Transports animals to veterinary clinics for spay‑neuter surgery or other medical treatments
• Prepares medications
• Assist with procedures including but not limited to ear cleanings, dental cleanings, iv catheter placement, and bandage changes

Skills

Veterinary Assistant

Communication

Animal handling

Shelter software

Job description

City of Indianapolis Animal Care Services seeks a veterinary assistant to assess the health of animals, triage medical needs, and assist with medical duties at the shelter to promote welfare. You will administer medications, support veterinarians during rounds, perform diagnostic tests, handle euthanasia decisions when necessary, and maintain accurate medical records.

Weekend and evening hours may be required; strong knowledge of animal health, professional communication, and the ability to