Veterinary Assistant - Newington Shelter

Connecticut Humane Society; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Humane Society is seeking two Shelter Veterinary Assistants for our Newington location. The roles require 1–2 years of shelter or veterinary clinic experience, the ability to handle routine medical care, and comfort with electronic medical records.

The team-oriented position includes four-day weeks, some cross-location work, and a focus on compassionate animal care. Paid hourly, with a schedule of 8am–6pm, and a commitment to quality medical services.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1-2 years minimum in a vet assistant role at a clinic or shelter.
• Certification: Veterinary Assistant Certification preferred.
• Education: Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Related Field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in medical and surgical care of animals, including routine preventative care, administering medications, and post-op care.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and maintain accurate electronic medical records.
• Prepare animals for surgery, provide perioperative support, and assist adopters with medical questions.
• Daily animal care in the medical department and facility disinfection and cleaning.
• Work as part of a team or independently to ensure timely, quality medical care.

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NEWINGTON, CT 06111

Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Have you always wanted to help animals? If so, the Connecticut Humane Society has the perfect job for you.

We are looking for two skilled Veterinary Assistants to join the team at our Newington location. Applicants for this key position must have prior experience working in a shelter or veterinary clinic. This position will assist in the provision of quality medical and surgical care of animals including, but not limited to, performing routine preventative care, administering medications, assessing patient progress, running basic laboratory tests, surgical prep and post-op care, answering adopters' and fosters' questions about medical conditions and home care, and assisting with end of life care when necessary. This position will also be responsible for daily animal care of the animals housed in the medical department and facility disinfection and cleaning. Applicants must be detail focused and comfortable using technology to maintain accurate electronic medical records. An ideal candidate is a self-starter with the ability to think critically to be a stakeholder in the patients' treatment plans and care. Candidates must be prepared to work well independently and as part of a team to ensure timely, quality medical care for all of our animals. This position will work primarily in the Newington Shelter medical department but may occasionally work at other locations (Wilton, Waterford, Fox Memorial Clinic).

Position Overview

Title: Shelter Veterinary Assistant

Overview: This full-time position is benefit eligible. This position is ideal for someone who is able to deal with different communication styles. We are looking for a driven individual who can work well within a team. Interested individuals must be able to handle multiple priorities and enjoy a busy environment. This position requires one to have a knowledge of animal handling and medical care as well as have a basic understanding of the different types of companionship animals. This position has a four day per week schedule, which includes one weekend day.

Connecticut Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Location: UNITED STATES, Newington, CT

Position Type: Regular Full Time

Pay Type: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Pay Range: $18.00-$21.00/hr dependent on experience

Schedule: Four Days/Week, 8am to 6pm (open schedules are Wed-Sat and Sun/Mon/Tues/Thu)

QualificationsRequirements

• Experience: 1-2years minimum. Must have worked as a vet assistant in a clinic or shelter setting.
• Skills: Ability to perform physically strenuous activities which will require lifting of moderate to heavy weights (up to 40 lbs.), standing and/or bending, pushing brooms and/or mops, and walking and/or controlling dogs and/or cats, use of cleaning solutions and sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Prior experience with animal restraint.
• Technology: Proficiency in computers and on-line medical records

Preferred

• Skills:Prior surgical experience.
• Certification: Veterinary Assistant Certification
• Education: Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Related Field