Veterinary Assistant

4 weeks ago

Golden Valley, United States Animal Humane Society Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Join our compassionate and dedicated team as a Vet Assistant and embark on a rewarding journey of veterinary care within our two clinics in Golden Valley and St. Paul. Our clinics provide high quality care with affordable standard fees and additional discounts based on income. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to support both animals and the community that surrounds us. You’ll provide animals with essential support and treatment, and engage with our clients to ensure the best service. We are also passionate about developing our Vet Assistant's abilities by providing advanced skills training and career advancement for those interested Intrigued? Continue reading below to learn more about this vital role.

Pay: $17/hour

Benefits:

· Health, dental, vision insurance and more

· 15+ days of paid time off for a full year

· 4 floating holidays (# of days is per year based on start date)

· 401K

Schedule: Full Time

  • 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
  • Between hours of 7:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Golden Valley, MN will be majority of shifts with occasional shifts at the St. Paul, MN location

Application Requirements: Please include current resume

Job Purpose: You are a focused and communicative team member. You provide basic care, treatment, and support of animals.

What you will be doing:

Customer Service — Interact with customers and provide timely support.

Animal Care — Perform treatment and monitoring of animals. Complete basic medical procedures. Assist in all aspects of the spay/neuter clinic, medical clinic, and specialty surgeries.

Communication — Listen, pay attention, and be a responsible steward of information.

Support — Support in surgery tasks in accordance with established procedures. Complete data entry in computer system. Assist in the evaluation of animals and with humane euthanasia as required.

Culture — Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Champion a culture of safety and promote meaningful volunteer engagement.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What we are looking for:

Schedule — Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours as defined by leadership with the expectation to work varied hours, including evening and weekend shifts.

Communication — Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a leader of the team and partner collaboratively with external and internal customers and departments.

Experience — Animal handling experience preferred.

Computer Skills — Proficient with computers, specifically, a working knowledge of Microsoft products.

Adaptability — Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations and the willingness to assist at other sites.

Physical & Emotional Capabilities — Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of and assisting with euthanasia. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must have a high level of resiliency.

This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Benefits

About AHS:

Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help nearly 100,000 animals in need across Minnesota. As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere

Why Work Here

  • Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
  • Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
  • Work-life balance
  • Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes
  • Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee-paid supplemental life, and employee-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program: All employees have access to 3 free counseling sessions per year through this program
  • 401K for part time and full time staff
  • Nine paid holidays for full time staff
  • Paid floating holidays for part time and full time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date)
  • Paid time off for part time and full time staff (amount is based on hours worked and full time/part time status)
  • Paid parent leave for full time staff

Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide.

At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota, and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.

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