Vet Assistant (Monday - Friday 8-4:30pm) presso Columbus Humane

Description

 Schedule - Monday - Friday 8-4:30pm

SUMMARY  

Contributes to Columbus Humane’s mission and vision by providing clinical support to Staff Veterinarians, Animal Support Center, and Cruelty Investigations Department as necessary to ensure high quality of veterinary services for animals in Columbus Humane’s care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY  

? Thinks, communicates, and always acts in the best interest of Columbus Humane and our human and animal clients; models our mission and values in all job-related functions.  

? Monitors and reports changes or concerns in animal health or behavior to Veterinarians and Manager of Animal Care as needed.

? Cleans, sanitizes, and disinfects animal living environments as necessary.

? Follows proper safety protocols for people and animals and sets a high standard for quality animal handling.

? Assists in medical recordkeeping using PetPoint software.

? Clean and identify appropriate instruments are present in surgery packs.

? Fold, wrap and sterilize surgery packs and gowns.

? Restocks medical, surgery and exam room spaces.

? Makes copies of paperwork (anesthesia sheets, post-surgical instructions, etc.).

? Administers vaccinations and treatments for healthy, sick, and injured animals as necessary.

? Supports veterinarian or veterinarian technician with animal restraint and handling.

? Supports veterinary students with animal restraint and handling.

? Assist with veterinary procedures, including euthanasia, in a secondary capacity as necessary.

? Actively supports staff and volunteers and promotes the development of skills related to the advancement of our goals and mission. Always represents Columbus Humane in a professional and courteous manner. Provides quality service to clients, students, and staff recognizing their individual contribution to the success of our organization.

  ? Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MUST HAVE’S (Qualifications): 

· Passionate belief in Columbus Humane’s vision, mission, and values.

· High School Diploma 

· Must have demonstrated experience in animal care and handling. 

· Must have strong medical skills and the ability to stay motivated. 

· Dependable attendance is required. 

· Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. 

· Must be able to maintain accurate records, recognize people & understand written direction. 

· Be willing to be flexible, this is a new venture for all of us. We may find the need to modify and update systems and procedures often to better serve clients, patients, the practice, and our associates. 

· Experience with Microsoft Office. 

· Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

At times required to lift, up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

WORK ENVIROMENT 

Work is performed in a normal veterinary clinic setting including exposure to hazardous chemicals and potential exposure to parasites and infectious diseases that can be carried and transmitted by animals. 

Columbus Humane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.