Shelter Veterinary Assistant — Spay/Neuter Clinic

Peninsula Humane Society; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Humane Society is seeking a dedicated veterinary assistant to provide medical and humane care to sheltered animals. The role includes admitting, preparing, monitoring, recovering and discharging animals in the spay/neuter clinic, and performing duties under established policies and procedures.

The position involves rounds, vet exams, daily treatments, and assisting with emergency care. Evening/weekend availability may be required to support animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, shelter medical records and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before members of the pubic, volunteers, or employees of organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct morning and evening rounds to ensure the well being of all animals.
• Prepare daily list of animals requiring vet exams.
• Administer daily medical treatment as prescribed by staff veterinarians.
• Assist veterinarian in examination and treatment of animals.
• Assist veterinarian with emergency medical treatment as necessary.
• Perform health checks of animals before adoption.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Reading & interpretation

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chameleon database

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peninsula Humane Society is seeking a dedicated veterinary assistant to provide medical and humane care to sheltered animals. The role includes admitting, preparing, monitoring, recovering and discharging animals in the spay/neuter clinic, and performing duties under established policies and procedures.

The position involves rounds, vet exams, daily treatments, and assisting with emergency care. Evening/weekend availability may be required to support animal welfare.