Veterinary Assistant

Out2Bet; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for full-time

Paid time off after 90 days

Job summary

The Humane Society for Greater Lafayette is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our clinical team and help maintain a clean, healthy facility. You will vaccinate animals, pass medications, and assist with microchips and intake protocols.

This role requires weekend availability, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced shelter setting. Health benefits are provided for full-time employees, with PTO after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Experience in Vet Medicine/Shelter Medicine preferred.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to self-motivate.
• Passionate about creating and maintaining high-quality care for the animals in the facility.
• Animal handling experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Be able to follow directions and establish standards of operations.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Vaccinate animals within the facility.
• Pass daily medications.
• Microchipping animals.
• Triage medical issues within the facility.
• Assist in preparing animals for surgery.
• Ensure proper precautions are being taken to promote a healthy and safe environment.
• Perform animal intake protocol for animals entering the facility.

Skills

Weekend availability

Strong communication

Animal handling

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Overview:

Maintaining a clean, healthy, and functioning facility is paramount to the success of the Humane Society for Greater Lafayette. As the Veterinary Assistant, you will be on the front lines in ensuring the facility and animals within it are properly cared for, properly medicated, and housed in conditions conducive to a healthy environment. The veterinary assistant will work in conjunction with the Medical Director and at the direction of the Executive Director and Director of Operations.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. As the Veterinary Assistant, you will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties that may be assigned by supervisory staff.

Position Responsibilities:

The veterinary assistant will work at the pleasure of the executive director and director of operations in conjunction with the medical director.

• Vaccinate animals within the facility
• Pass daily medications
• Microchipping animals
• Triage medical issues within the facility
• Assist in preparing animals for surgery
• Ensure proper precautions are being taken to promote a healthy and safe environment
• Perform animal intake protocol for animals entering the facility

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, move, restrain, and manage animals weighing up to and over 100lbs
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, and bend for extended periods
• Must be able to use hands and arms working above shoulder level

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned
• Experience in Vet Medicine/Shelter Medicine preferred
• High school education or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to self-motivate
• Passionate about creating and maintaining high-quality care for the animals in the facility
• Animal handling experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Be able to follow directions and establish standards of operations
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Humane Society for Greater Lafayette is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay and Compensation:

Starting hourly wage: $15.00/hour

Health Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Paid Time Off accrued after 90 days of employment