Veterinary Assistant
5.
0 Fort Collins, CO Fort Collins, CO Part-time Part-time $17 - $19 an hour $17 - $19 an hour 8 days ago 8 days ago 8 days ago Description:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday availability required On Call Rotation - Once every 2.
5 Months with Stipend $17.
00 - $19.
00/hour DOE - Part Time Education Required:
High school diploma or equivalent Preferred:
Associates or Bachelors degree from an accredited university Preferred:
CVT or equivalent Experience Required:
One year animal handling Preferred:
2-3 years experience in animal handling and veterinary assistant role.
Surgical support experience a plus.
Fast paced, high volume experience a plus.
Excellent attendance and work record with Animal Friends Alliance (internal applicants) General The Veterinary Assistant performs routine medical care and related duties at Animal Friends Alliance.
This position requires learning a wide range of policies and procedures and use of independent judgment to take appropriate actions with medical situations.
The Veterinary Assistant position may be either full-time or part-time.
Major Duties and Responsibilities Assists veterinarians with medical care and appointments for shelter animals Schedules surgeries and veterinary appointments for shelter animals Completes physical exams on shelter animals animals Assess the health and well-being of shelter animals Cleans kennels, feeds animals, and performs related housekeeping duties of animals with contagious and zoonotic diseases Collects and handles animal lab samples and performs medical testing Provides general care, medical treatments, medical procedures, and vaccinations to shelter animals including those in medical quarantine Handles animals and makes determinations regarding their disposition Cleans, disinfects and stores equipment used in and around the shelter Transports animals to offsite appointments Provides excellent service to foster homes in need of medical care Provides urgent and emergency medical care for shelter animals up to and including euthanasia under the direction of a veterinarian Takes emergency on-call rotation shifts overnight and on weekends as assigned Maintains thorough records and communicates detailed medical information for shelter animals Maintains proper inventory of cleaning and medical supplies.
Informs supervisor when reordering is necessary Ensures that morning/closing checklists are done accurately and completed as assigned Oversees and trains volunteers working directly with the Veterinary Assistant Other Duties Monitors, supports, motivates and accredits volunteers and their work Follows all safety rules to ensure a safe work environment at all times.
Takes immediate action to address any safety concerns or noncompliance issues that could put an animal, employee, volunteer, visitor, or the organization at risk Treats animals humanely, with compassion and concern, both on and off the job, and conveys these values to others, in word and action Represents Animal Friends Alliance in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
Provides quality service to customers, volunteers, and staff, recognizing their individual contributions to Animal Friends Alliance.
Monitors, supports, motivates and champions volunteers and their work.
Solicits monetary and in-kind donations by raising awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.
Attends one-on-ones with direct supervisor Provides quality in-person and telephone client service.
Learns basic duties of other departments and support other departments and staff Understands and operates by Animal Friends Alliance's Core values Regular and timely presence on-site Work Environment Work performed in animal clinic setting Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases and cleaning chemicals Potential for exposure to dangerous and fractious animals Potential exposure to high noise levels when in kennel area Potential for animal bites and scratches while handling animals Unusual Demands Work is subject to frequent interruptions Employee is subject to work weekends, holidays and beyond the normal scheduled hours of work Employee is subject to work outside in a variety of weather conditions Requirements:
Education/Experience Education Required:
High school diploma or equivalent Preferred:
Associates or Bachelors degree from an accredited university Preferred:
CVT or equivalent Experience Required:
One year animal handling Preferred:
2-3 years experience in animal handling and veterinary assistant role.
Surgical support experience a plus.
Excellent attendance and work record with Animal Friends Alliance (internal applicants) Other Valid Driver's License:
Required Sincere interest in Animal Friends Alliance's mission & vision Knowledge Knowledge of Google Suite, including Gmail and Google Drive.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel Knowledge of animal breed, behavior, handling and care Basic technical procedures used in giving vaccinations and medicating animals Skills Able to prioritize duties and perform multiple tasks Able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment Ability to learn, retain and communicate a wide variety of information Detail oriented Effective verbal and interpersonal skills for in-person, written and telephone communication, for interaction with the public, volunteers and colleagues.
Excellent organizational skills.
High level of professionalism.
Emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity.
Strong computer skills Abilities Able to understand and use a database.
Able to prioritize duties and perform multiple tasks.
Able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Able to learn, retain and communicate a wide variety of information.
Able to work autonomously and within a team environment.
Able to plan, schedule and organize multiple priorities and a high volume of work.
Physical, Sensory and Mental Requirements Physical Requirements Frequent:
Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Kneel, Crawl, Reach above head, Push/Pull objects & reaching above head.
Lift & carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, over 50 pounds with assistance Exposure to hazards:
Biologic, Chemical, Noise, Sharp instruments Exposure to marked changes in temperature Occasional:
Write legibly Use of microwave Climb Operate standard pedals in a company vehicle Sensory Requirements:
Required Can hear normal tones Can hear soft tones Eyesight:
Normal/corrected to 20/40 Eyesight:
Close eye work Color Recognition Important Can distinguish smells Can distinguish temperatures by touch/proximity N/A Can distinguish tastes Mental Requirements Can read, speak and write English Can control emotions (remain calm under verbal abuse, tough euthanasia decisions, etc.
) Ability to cultivate and project a positive attitude in the work setting, and when representing Animal Friends Alliance in public.
Able to work with controlled substances Can handle stress.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
0 Fort Collins, CO Fort Collins, CO Part-time Part-time $17 - $19 an hour $17 - $19 an hour 8 days ago 8 days ago 8 days ago Description:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday availability required On Call Rotation - Once every 2.
5 Months with Stipend $17.
00 - $19.
00/hour DOE - Part Time Education Required:
High school diploma or equivalent Preferred:
Associates or Bachelors degree from an accredited university Preferred:
CVT or equivalent Experience Required:
One year animal handling Preferred:
2-3 years experience in animal handling and veterinary assistant role.
Surgical support experience a plus.
Fast paced, high volume experience a plus.
Excellent attendance and work record with Animal Friends Alliance (internal applicants) General The Veterinary Assistant performs routine medical care and related duties at Animal Friends Alliance.
This position requires learning a wide range of policies and procedures and use of independent judgment to take appropriate actions with medical situations.
The Veterinary Assistant position may be either full-time or part-time.
Major Duties and Responsibilities Assists veterinarians with medical care and appointments for shelter animals Schedules surgeries and veterinary appointments for shelter animals Completes physical exams on shelter animals animals Assess the health and well-being of shelter animals Cleans kennels, feeds animals, and performs related housekeeping duties of animals with contagious and zoonotic diseases Collects and handles animal lab samples and performs medical testing Provides general care, medical treatments, medical procedures, and vaccinations to shelter animals including those in medical quarantine Handles animals and makes determinations regarding their disposition Cleans, disinfects and stores equipment used in and around the shelter Transports animals to offsite appointments Provides excellent service to foster homes in need of medical care Provides urgent and emergency medical care for shelter animals up to and including euthanasia under the direction of a veterinarian Takes emergency on-call rotation shifts overnight and on weekends as assigned Maintains thorough records and communicates detailed medical information for shelter animals Maintains proper inventory of cleaning and medical supplies.
Informs supervisor when reordering is necessary Ensures that morning/closing checklists are done accurately and completed as assigned Oversees and trains volunteers working directly with the Veterinary Assistant Other Duties Monitors, supports, motivates and accredits volunteers and their work Follows all safety rules to ensure a safe work environment at all times.
Takes immediate action to address any safety concerns or noncompliance issues that could put an animal, employee, volunteer, visitor, or the organization at risk Treats animals humanely, with compassion and concern, both on and off the job, and conveys these values to others, in word and action Represents Animal Friends Alliance in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
Provides quality service to customers, volunteers, and staff, recognizing their individual contributions to Animal Friends Alliance.
Monitors, supports, motivates and champions volunteers and their work.
Solicits monetary and in-kind donations by raising awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.
Attends one-on-ones with direct supervisor Provides quality in-person and telephone client service.
Learns basic duties of other departments and support other departments and staff Understands and operates by Animal Friends Alliance's Core values Regular and timely presence on-site Work Environment Work performed in animal clinic setting Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases and cleaning chemicals Potential for exposure to dangerous and fractious animals Potential exposure to high noise levels when in kennel area Potential for animal bites and scratches while handling animals Unusual Demands Work is subject to frequent interruptions Employee is subject to work weekends, holidays and beyond the normal scheduled hours of work Employee is subject to work outside in a variety of weather conditions Requirements:
Education/Experience Education Required:
High school diploma or equivalent Preferred:
Associates or Bachelors degree from an accredited university Preferred:
CVT or equivalent Experience Required:
One year animal handling Preferred:
2-3 years experience in animal handling and veterinary assistant role.
Surgical support experience a plus.
Excellent attendance and work record with Animal Friends Alliance (internal applicants) Other Valid Driver's License:
Required Sincere interest in Animal Friends Alliance's mission & vision Knowledge Knowledge of Google Suite, including Gmail and Google Drive.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel Knowledge of animal breed, behavior, handling and care Basic technical procedures used in giving vaccinations and medicating animals Skills Able to prioritize duties and perform multiple tasks Able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment Ability to learn, retain and communicate a wide variety of information Detail oriented Effective verbal and interpersonal skills for in-person, written and telephone communication, for interaction with the public, volunteers and colleagues.
Excellent organizational skills.
High level of professionalism.
Emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity.
Strong computer skills Abilities Able to understand and use a database.
Able to prioritize duties and perform multiple tasks.
Able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Able to learn, retain and communicate a wide variety of information.
Able to work autonomously and within a team environment.
Able to plan, schedule and organize multiple priorities and a high volume of work.
Physical, Sensory and Mental Requirements Physical Requirements Frequent:
Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Kneel, Crawl, Reach above head, Push/Pull objects & reaching above head.
Lift & carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, over 50 pounds with assistance Exposure to hazards:
Biologic, Chemical, Noise, Sharp instruments Exposure to marked changes in temperature Occasional:
Write legibly Use of microwave Climb Operate standard pedals in a company vehicle Sensory Requirements:
Required Can hear normal tones Can hear soft tones Eyesight:
Normal/corrected to 20/40 Eyesight:
Close eye work Color Recognition Important Can distinguish smells Can distinguish temperatures by touch/proximity N/A Can distinguish tastes Mental Requirements Can read, speak and write English Can control emotions (remain calm under verbal abuse, tough euthanasia decisions, etc.
) Ability to cultivate and project a positive attitude in the work setting, and when representing Animal Friends Alliance in public.
Able to work with controlled substances Can handle stress.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
|
|
 | |
