Veterinary Assistant
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Job Location:
Naples, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
29 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsive recruiter
Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is accepting applications for a full-time Veterinary Assistant. We seek a positive service-oriented individual who will support the work of the veterinarians and technicians in the provision of superior veterinary care to our shelter residents and community companion animals.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (with a one hour lunch break).
Responsibilities
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (with a one hour lunch break).
Responsibilities
- Provide a healthy safe clean and pleasant environment and facilities for the animals and personnel
- Treat all animals humanely properly and with compassion at all times regardless of the situation or circumstance
- Restrain and lift dogs cats and other domestic animals
- Feed water walk weigh and medicate animals as directed
- Maintain adequate supplies in our veterinary clinic
- Clean and sanitize enclosures including of animals with communicable illnesses
- Sanitize package and autoclave surgical instruments
- Maintain the veterinary clinic and supplies including laundry and general custodial duties
- Collect voided urine or fecal samples as directed
- Assist technicians and veterinarians with exams treatments and procedures as needed
- Work courteously and cooperatively with other staff members
Qualifications
- Minimum of six months work as a veterinary assistant and/or completion of a veterinary assistant program with clinical hours
- Works well with others and loves to help people
- Detail-oriented positive patient compassionate
- Able to go with the flow and be flexible when plans change suddenly
- Safety-conscious
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs independently
- Comfortable with computer use and willing & able to learn new software
- Willingness to work with dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
Pay and Benefits
- $17.00/hr. This is an entry-level position.
- A generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- $25000 life insurance policy at no cost to you
- Optional enrollment in supplemental insurance plans (disability accident etc.)
- Optional enrollment in 403(b) retirement plan; matching contributions after one year of service
Application Instructions
- Apply online at communication with candidates will be over email and/or text - check your spam folder!
- If you have technical issues or questions please email
- No phone calls or walk-ins please
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. PBHSN values diversity and wants to increase the diversity of our team. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation: $17.00 per hour
Humane Society Naples is SWFLs premiere no-kill shelter for cats dogs and other small companion animals. The mission of Humane Society Naples is to shelter animals in times of need locate life-long homes and advocate for responsible pet ownership. With 3 locations in Naples FL we offer a wide range of career opportunities including in animal care veterinary medicine customer service community services administration and fundraising. If you are team-oriented compassionate and are looking for a meaningful career in which you can make a difference we invite you to consider our career opportunities.
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Basic Math
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Pet Care
- Medical Imaging
- Medication Administration
About Company
Humane Society Naples is a not-for-profit, no kill pet shelter. Visit our adoption center & find your new family member. Full service veterinary clinic.
