Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
Veterinary Assistant
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Veterinary Assistant
Department:
Veterinary Services Reports To:
Senior Manager, Veterinary Services FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Full Time Salary:
$24.00 per hour
Summary:
To provide medical care as well as humane care and treatment to all sheltered animals in accordance with the policies and procedures established by PHS/SPCA. To ensure proper admitting, preparation, monitoring, recovery and discharge of animals in the spay/neuter clinic. Perform job duties within established protocols and procedures set by PHS/SPCA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct assigned morning and evening rounds of all areas of the shelter to ensure the well being of all animals.
Prepare daily list of animals requiring vet exams.
Administer daily medical treatment to all sheltered animals as prescribed by staff veterinarians.
Assist veterinarian in examination and treatment of animals.
Assist veterinarian with emergency medical treatment as necessary.
Perform health checks of animals before they are placed for adoption.
Participate in the Screening Room/Receiving area activities including scanning, banding, vaccinating and examining animals when necessary.
Assist in lab work and radiology requirements of shelter animals.
Assist with the training and supervision of vet department volunteers.
Become familiar with proper processing of animals through the shelter, and the corresponding procedures.
Provide humane care and treatment of all sheltered animals.
Become certified in euthanasia within probationary period.
Perform euthanasia or assist with euthanasia of animals as needed, in accordance with PHS/SPCA policies and procedures.
Receive animals into the shelter and obtain thorough and complete information regarding the animal’s history.
Educate the public at the time of animal intake.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in all work spaces.
Prepare dogs and cats for surgeries (pre‑surgical injections, IV induction).
Rinse and sterilize surgical equipment, administer pre‑surgical injections.
Perform admitting and discharge duties for public and shelter animals.
Assist with emergency medical practices as necessary.
Maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law.
Monitor animals under anesthesia.
Maintain department equipment in good working order; report items for repair/replacement as needed.
Perform general office duties.
Work flexible schedule, including weekends and/or holidays as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job may supervise volunteers within the spay/neuter clinic area.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must manage emotional aspects of end‑of‑life services and humane euthanasia. Must have flexible schedule and availability to work weekends and holidays. Upon hire, successful completion of a background check is required.
Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, shelter medical records and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before members of the public, volunteers, or employees. Good oral and written communication skills.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
Knowledge of Chameleon database software or ability to become proficient within the probationary period (first six months). Basic knowledge, or become proficient with Microsoft Office, computer keyboarding skills, and data entry.
Physical Demands 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. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grab, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50–75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is routinely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; possible routine exposure to zoonotic diseases, aggressive and feral animals; routinely exposed to mechanical moving parts; outside weather conditions and risk of radiation. Noise level is usually loud. The position has designated start times due to time‑sensitive duties, opening the shelter, offering services, etc.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome a diverse pool of applicants. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
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Veterinary Services Reports To:
Senior Manager, Veterinary Services FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Full Time Salary:
$24.00 per hour
Summary:
To provide medical care as well as humane care and treatment to all sheltered animals in accordance with the policies and procedures established by PHS/SPCA. To ensure proper admitting, preparation, monitoring, recovery and discharge of animals in the spay/neuter clinic. Perform job duties within established protocols and procedures set by PHS/SPCA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct assigned morning and evening rounds of all areas of the shelter to ensure the well being of all animals.
Prepare daily list of animals requiring vet exams.
Administer daily medical treatment to all sheltered animals as prescribed by staff veterinarians.
Assist veterinarian in examination and treatment of animals.
Assist veterinarian with emergency medical treatment as necessary.
Perform health checks of animals before they are placed for adoption.
Participate in the Screening Room/Receiving area activities including scanning, banding, vaccinating and examining animals when necessary.
Assist in lab work and radiology requirements of shelter animals.
Assist with the training and supervision of vet department volunteers.
Become familiar with proper processing of animals through the shelter, and the corresponding procedures.
Provide humane care and treatment of all sheltered animals.
Become certified in euthanasia within probationary period.
Perform euthanasia or assist with euthanasia of animals as needed, in accordance with PHS/SPCA policies and procedures.
Receive animals into the shelter and obtain thorough and complete information regarding the animal’s history.
Educate the public at the time of animal intake.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in all work spaces.
Prepare dogs and cats for surgeries (pre‑surgical injections, IV induction).
Rinse and sterilize surgical equipment, administer pre‑surgical injections.
Perform admitting and discharge duties for public and shelter animals.
Assist with emergency medical practices as necessary.
Maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law.
Monitor animals under anesthesia.
Maintain department equipment in good working order; report items for repair/replacement as needed.
Perform general office duties.
Work flexible schedule, including weekends and/or holidays as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job may supervise volunteers within the spay/neuter clinic area.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must manage emotional aspects of end‑of‑life services and humane euthanasia. Must have flexible schedule and availability to work weekends and holidays. Upon hire, successful completion of a background check is required.
Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, shelter medical records and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before members of the public, volunteers, or employees. Good oral and written communication skills.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
Knowledge of Chameleon database software or ability to become proficient within the probationary period (first six months). Basic knowledge, or become proficient with Microsoft Office, computer keyboarding skills, and data entry.
Physical Demands 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. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grab, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50–75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is routinely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; possible routine exposure to zoonotic diseases, aggressive and feral animals; routinely exposed to mechanical moving parts; outside weather conditions and risk of radiation. Noise level is usually loud. The position has designated start times due to time‑sensitive duties, opening the shelter, offering services, etc.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome a diverse pool of applicants. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
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