Shelter Medicine Assistant Level Three

2 days ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Atlanta Humane Society And Society Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year
Job Details West Midtown - Atlanta, GA Full Time None None Day Veterinary Services Description

The Shelter Medicine Assistant Level Three performs a variety of animal health care duties and assists the veterinarian in examining and preparing animals for surgery and adoption. The Shelter Medicine Assistant Level 3 ensures high quality animal care in accordance with the AHS mission and goals and communicates effectively with peers, volunteers, and leadership.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Promote a culture of teamwork, positivity, compassion, and performance excellence
  • Conduct physical exams and relay pertinent information to the Veterinarian
  • Handle animals in a humane and gentle manner according to established safety policies and procedures and Fear Free methodologies
  • Calculate drug dosages for individual animals
  • Administer intravenous, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections
  • Perform induction and intubation of patients for surgical procedures
  • Monitor anesthesia through recovery and understand basic anesthesia principles
  • Preparation of surgical patients using aseptic technique
  • Place intravenous catheters
  • Accurately enters and maintains records in shelter medical database
  • Sterilizes surgical instruments and keeps up with laundry
  • Remain alert and aware of animal behavior and physical condition
  • Report concerns to appropriate departments or managers
  • Maintain safe and sanitary areas for animals to ensure they are clean, dry, and comfortable
  • Properly cleans and disinfects animal holding facilities according to established protocols
  • Collect samples for diagnostic testing, including blood draws, feces and urine collection, radiographs, etc.
  • Accurately perform diagnostic tests as requested by the Veterinarians including but not limited to fecal flotation, ELISA tests (parvovirus, heartworm, FeLV/FIV), TiterChek tests, urinalyses, and Woods lamp evaluation
  • Interacts with other departments to provide information and care
  • Work cooperatively with other departments, volunteers, and locations to accomplish departmental and AHS goals
  • Provides relief assistance to other locations
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Minimum of six months experience in a similar capacity in an animal shelter, veterinary hospital or clinic preferred
  • Willingness to learn and acquire new skills and knowledge
  • Willingness to complete GVMA Certified Veterinary Assistant Level 1 (employer paid)
  • Willingness to complete AHS Medical Certification Level 1-3
  • Computer literate in a Windows environment; PetPoint experience preferred
  • Ability to utilize effective problem solving/decision making skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
  • Ability to multi-task and handle a high stress, emotional environment
  • Ability to travel and provide program support to other AHS locations and departments
  • General knowledge of animal welfare preferred
  • Obtain certificate as certified euthanasia technician within 12 months of hire
  • Must be able to work well with a diverse clientele; different races, ethnicities, faiths, sexual orientations, income levels, etc.
  • Requires humane handling of animals and safe handling of cleaning supplies, chemicals and equipment in compliance with safety rules and according to SDS rules
  • Works in high noise level areas
  • Physical efforts require constant bending, lifting 50 lbs.+, stooping, and standing
  • Exposure to dogs and cats of all sizes and varying degrees of behavior and/or medical conditions.
  • Exposure to animal waste and common allergens

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