Veterinary Assistant

HumanePro; Harrisonburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to help care for animals and support veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians. The role focuses on assisting in surgery and patient handling in a fast-paced shelter environment.

You will participate in approximately 25 surgeries per day, mainly routine dog and cat procedures, and assist with more complex operations such as amputations, enucleations, and dental work as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Care for animals and assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians during procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced shelter with a strong team orientation.

Aufgaben

• Care for animals and assist veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians during procedures.
• Assist with approximately 25 surgeries per day, mostly routine dog and cat surgeries, and support more complex procedures like amputations, enucleations, and dentals.

Jobbeschreibung

Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for animals and support their Veterinarian and Licensed Veterinary Technician to complete approximately 25 surgeries per day. The majority of surgeries will be routine surgeries of dogs and cats; however, additional procedures such as amputations, enucleations, and dentals will also be performed. Surgery assistants are an essential part of this process and must have the ability to maintain a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and be an effective team player in a fast-paced work environment.