Veterinary Care Specialist

4 days ago


Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Humane Society Pikes Peak Region Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team at Humane Society Pikes Peak Region. As a key member of our Surgery Team or Patient Care team, you will play a vital role in ensuring high veterinary medical standards and providing exceptional care to animals in our shelter.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist Veterinarians with Patient Exams
    • Provide proper animal restraint
    • Obtain medical history from records
    • Perform tasks and treatments as directed
    • Fill medications
  • Communicate with Shelter Veterinarians
    • Report concerns and triage priorities
    • Work with medical and shelter staff
  • Calculate and Administer Medications
    • Ensure accurate dosages
    • Medicate animals as directed
  • Animal Handling and Care
    • Kennel animals after surgery
    • Retrieve animals for owners
    • Provide animal care as directed
  • Support Surgical Procedures
    • Provide animal restraint
    • Assist with pre-medication administration
    • Oversee recovering patients
  • Maintain a Clean and Safe Environment
    • Clean kennels
    • Restock supplies
  • Perform Administrative Tasks
    • Enter data into computer systems
    • Keep accurate records
  • Other Duties as Assigned
Requirements
  • Education and Experience
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Prior animal handling experience preferred
  • Physical Demands
    • Regularly lift and move 25-40 pounds
    • Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
    • Regularly sit, reach, talk, and hear
  • Work Schedule
    • May include weekend and evening work
Core Values
  • Compassion
    • Treat animals and people with kindness and respect
  • Stewardship
    • Accountable and transparent in actions and resource use
  • Integrity
    • Stay true to mission and make decisions with animal welfare in mind
  • Excellence
    • Strive for excellence through learning and innovation
  • Collaboration
    • Seek partnerships to advance animal welfare
  • Service
    • Commit to serving communities and operating with a service mindset


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