Medical Team Assistant

The Humane Society of the Black Hills is looking for a motivated, compassionate candidate to welcome to our Animal Medical Team

Medical Team Assistants at the Humane Society of the Black Hills provide technical support to the HSBH medical team, local veterinarians, and other entities that provide animal care-related services. A candidate with veterinary clinic experience is preferred.

General Summary

The Medical Team Assistant of the HSBH provides technical support to the HSBH medical team, veterinarian, and other entities that provide animal care related services.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to perform basic shelter exams on incoming animals with empathy and compassion.
• Have a general knowledge of all kennel cleaning procedures and daily clean and disinfect receiving and exam areas in order to limit the transmission of diseases.
• Know the use of all equipment used in the shelter including safety equipment in order to keep the shelter clean, orderly and limit disease transference.
• Use proper humane animal restraint techniques in order to maintain safety for animals and staff.
• Administer vaccinations and medications to reduce outbreaks of illness and work with shelter veterinarian to help reduce illnesses in the shelter.
• Work closely with both the Shelter Veterinarian, Medical Team Lead, and the kennel staff in placement of animals in the shelter to ensure proper safety and care for all.
• To help more animals be reunited with their owners, train staff and assist with micro-chipping.
• Good working knowledge of breed and species identification and sexing of animals to better represent the Humane Society animals and increase accuracy of record-keeping.
• Knowledge of shelter computer data entry software and ability to train staff members in order to keep consistent records throughout the shelter.
• Bathing and minor grooming of animals to help the animals be as comfortable as possible.
• Effectively manage the intake process of each animal including vaccinating if appropriate for the species in order to limit the disease and disease transmission in the shelter, perform a cursory exam on each animal admitted identifying special needs or care.
• Maintain clinical records to include all vaccinations, medications and or special treatments ensuring the Humane Society has proper record management.
• Ability to take and use direction given regarding care/maintenance of animal's care and well-being
• Able to administer medication to animals according to veterinary protocol and work with shelter veterinarian on the proper dispensing and use of medicines making each animals' stay as comfortable and safe as possible.
• Notify owners for reclaims when an animal is identified, or research is performed, and an owner is located ensuring such animals are reunited with owners expediently.
• Assist with after-hours needs if circumstances arise to support staff members during shortage of teammates, emergencies or other related needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Courteous customer service to all clients.
• Able to lift 50 lbs safely with reasonable accommodations.
• Able to work with cats, dogs, small mammals, reptiles, and other species.
• Ability to work with various personalities and get along with other staff members at all times.
• Present as a professional at all times and be a positive role model to all staff members.
• Complete all assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Be considerate of volunteers and respectful of their compassion.
• Establish excellent working relationships with all colleagues and volunteers and assist as needed in developing their skills, abilities and understanding of HSBH policies.
• Able to safely use and utilize chemicals required for sanitation and disinfection.
• Be proactive in solving problems and support management decisions.
• Follow direction given by the Shelter Veterinarian and Medical Team Leader.

Education and Experience:

• Animal-related medical experience required. Knowledge of computer data entry is required.
• Knowledge of animal body language and health needs required
• Exceptional people skills and the ability to communicate and work with the public is necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person