Veterinary Assistant

TRACE Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal care organization in Boise, Idaho is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to ensure the health and wellness of a variety of livestock and exotic animals. The ideal candidate will possess excellent animal handling and organizational skills, as well as a Veterinary Tech Certification. Responsibilities include conducting health checks, maintaining records, and collaborating on care plans. This role offers a pay of $17.50 per hour for a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred but not required).
• Veterinary Tech Certification.
• Diverse animal handling experience.
• Reliable mode of transportation.
• Weekend and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive health checks on every animal.
• Keep up-to-date animal health records.
• Perform basic animal maintenance tasks such as grooming and feeding.
• Effectively answer customer questions related to animals.
• Provide regular enrichment activities for resident animals.
• Demonstrate safe handling practices in daily activities.
• Coordinate health-care efforts for animals under veterinary care.
• Research species under your care.
• Collaborate with co-workers to implement care plans.

Skills

Animal Handling

Understanding of basic animal behaviors

Effective organization skills

Basic veterinary skills

Basic computer skills

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks

General knowledge of animal training

Customer service

Self-motivated work ethic

Basic understanding of animal nutrition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Veterinary Tech Certification

Job description

Babby Farms is looking for a Veterinary Assistant. This role will require the candidate to work hand-in-hand with our Zookeepers and Animal Care Staff to ensure holistic animal health, wellness, enrichment, and experience with a variety of large Livestock animals and exotic animals. This is an ever-evolving role within a company consistently seeking to enhance animal husbandry practices and customer experiences. We are seeking an organized and self-motivated individual who can coordinate a multitude of tasks and projects with effective communication skills.

Compensation: $17.50/Hour 40 hours/week. Evaluation at 6 months for increase.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Complete comprehensive health checks on every animal using standardized criteria and documentation.
• Keep up-to-date animal health records
• Perform basic animal maintenance tasks such as grooming, feeding, training, first aid
• dietary planning, hoof maintenance, ect.
• Effectively answer customer questions related to animals on exhibit.
• Provide regular, varying, enrichment activities for resident animals.
• Demonstrate safe handling practices in day-to-day activities.
• Coordinate health-care efforts for animals under veterinary care
• Research and learn about species under your care
• Collaborate with co-workers to create and implement care plans for all animals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred but not required)
• Veterinary Tech Certification
• Diverse animal handling experience
• Reliable mode of transportation
• Weekend and holiday availability

Key Skills

• Animal Handling
• Understanding of basic animal behaviors
• Effective organization skills
• Basic veterinary skills
• Basic computer skills
• Creative thinking
• Problem-solving
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks
• General knowledge of animal training
• Customer service
• Self-motivated work ethic
• Basic understanding of animal nutrition