Veterinary Assistant

Humane Society Of Pomona Valley Inc; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support the Veterinary Services team in caring for shelter animals and assisting with surgery prep and recovery.

You will help with examinations and daily health checks, and maintain supplies and facilities within the Veterinary Department. Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma or equivalent; 1 year veterinary assistant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: 1 year veterinary assistant experience.
• Knowledge of neonatal/bottle baby care and animal handling.
• Ability to administer injections and assist with radiographic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Observe shelter animals for illness or injury and report findings.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor recovery.
• Assist veterinarians and RVTs with examinations and treatments.
• Perform animal health checks and maintain department facilities.
• Maintain inventory of medications and supplies and clean animal enclosures.
• Support euthanasia when appropriate and assist with related procedures.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Lifting 50 pounds

Medical assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DescriptionUnder direct supervision of the Veterinary Services Supervisor, Veterinary Assistant cares for the animals under the care of the Veterinary Department for the treatment or surgery and maintains veterinary facility and equipment.ResponsibilitiesObserves animals in shelter for signs of illness or injury and reports this using our shelter management software.Helps bring in and prepare patients for surgery and assists with monitoring patients in recovery.Assists the veterinarians and RVTs with medical examination and treatment of patients.Assists with health checks of shelter animals.Maintains inventory of medications and supplies.Provides food and water for animals under veterinary care.Cleans and disinfects animal enclosures and feed bowls.Maintains Veterinary Department facilities during shifts (cleaning, sweeping, mopping, etc., as needed).Euthanasia of animals when appropriate.Other duties as assigned.Education/Experience RequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent.Preferred QualificationsOne (1) year Veterinary Assistant ExperienceKnowledge and AbilitiesSymptoms of common diseases of puppies, dogs, kittens and cats. dogs and cats.Proper methods of safely handling and restraining a wide variety of animals.Animal breeds.Animal genders.Animal nutritional needs.Ability to estimate weights when appropriate.Knowledge of basic neonatal/bottle baby care.Ability and skill to administer injections to animal patients.Ability and knowledge of proper radiographic techniques for animal patients.Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentAbility to lift 50 pounds.Extensive direct handling, carrying and restraining of animals, both large and small, and carrying of supplies and equipment.Extensive stooping, bending and carrying.Communicate effectively with community members, staff, and volunteers in person and by telephone.Compose, prepare, and read typewritten or handwritten documents.Must be able to tolerate loud animal noises and odors.Endurance sufficient for standing and walking during entire shift.Occasional running to apprehend loose animals evading capture.Supplemental InformationOnly those candidates whose applications and resumes most clearly demonstrate the job-related experience, education, and training sought by Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. shall be selected to move forward in the recruitment process. Placement in the position shall be contingent upon the successful completion of a reference check, prior employment check, Live Scan, and pre-employment medical exam, including a drug test.The Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.Salary Disclosure:Compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and experience. In addition to those factors, IVHS complies with applicable pay equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous benefits package.