Shelter Veterinarian Assistant
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Job Location:
Auburn, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
08-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Shelter Veterinarian Assistant
Location: Auburn Valley Humane Society
Pay Range: $19.00/hour $22.00/hour
Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Reports To: CEO of Operations and Animal Care
About Us
Auburn Valley Humane Society (AVHS) and Northwest Spay & Neuter Center are committed to enriching the lives of companion animals and the people who love them through animal sheltering high-quality veterinary services and community engagement. Together we strive to set the standard for excellence in animal welfare.
At AVHS we only contract with the City of Auburn and maintain a target capacity of around 50 animals to ensure quality care. Our facility includes partialized kennels for improved housing and enrichment two outdoor play yards and a robust volunteer base that supports daily operations. Dogs are walked at least three times per day and enrichment is built into our routines to support behavioral wellness. We believe in compassionate progressive care and we value our people as much as the animals we serve.
Position Summary
The Shelter Veterinarian Assistant is responsible for providing appropriate animal handling and care within the work environment in a manner that aligns with Fear Free Training and AVHS policies.
Responsibilities:
- To learn and follow AVHSs policies procedures and city county and state requirements regarding animal welfare.
- To establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff members volunteers and other departments.
- To act in a manner consistent with Fear Free and similar animal handling practices.
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of the facility including cages kennels and common areas in accordance with biosecurity principles and organizational policy.
- To assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with surgical and nursing care laboratory procedures and medication administration.
- To provide daily care of animals in the facility including feeding bathing hygiene exercise and behavior support.
- Perform medical and nursing tasks as assigned such as blood draws urine collection placing IV catheters monitoring vital signs of an anesthetized patient and other tasks as legally permitted.
- Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
- Maintain inventory of supplies.
- Monitor and treat animals as advised by the veterinarian or other suitable delegates and communicate in the best interest of the animal.
- To professionally communicate with empathy and in a judgement-free manner with the public to include but not limited to clients fosters adopters and animal owners.
- To perform other reasonable duties time to time as assigned.
- To maintain a general working knowledge of other departments locations functions and their contribution to the organization as a whole.
- To remain current on daily communication and time sensitive issues.
Qualifications:
- Passion for the mission of Auburn Valley Humane Society. Knowledge of and commitment to animal welfare issues.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Skills and Experience:
- Preferred work experience as a veterinary assistant especially in a shelter or high volume spay/neuter clinic.
- Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with diverse staff volunteers and community in a professional pleasant respectful and courteous manner.
- Ability to handle and assess potentially dangerous or fractious dogs and cats.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions verbal and written in repetitious tasks and one-off situations.
- Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse staff in a positive friendly collaborative and inclusive manner.
Computer Skills:
- Comfortable learning new systems including online information systems and shelter/clinic software.
Physical Demands:
- Individuals will frequently be required to speak publicly; stand walk or sit for extended periods reach bend or stoop regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Able to work flexible hours which will include weekends and some evenings.
Benefits Include:
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Employer matched 401K contributions
- Employee Assistance Program accessible 24/7
- Reduced cost employee pet wellness program
Join our mission to help pets and the people who love them.
Were more than just a shelter were a close-knit passionate team dedicated to creating a more humane community.
Occupational Disclaimer:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at-will relationship.
EEO Policy Statement:
It is the policy of AVHS to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their race color ancestry religion sex sexual orientation national origin caste age physical or mental disability citizen status veteran status gender identity or expression bankruptcy status or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal state or local law.
Auburn Valley Humane Society(AVHS) and all parts of its organization including Northwest Spay & Neuter Center and the Thrift Store is committed to an inclusive work environment that is full of opportunity for all with a workforce that reflects the regions diversity.At the core of it all our approach is shaped by a strong respect for people.AVHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin status as an individual with a disability genetics status as a protected veteran sexual orientation gender identity or expressionor for inquiring about discussing or disclosing information about compensationor any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need. AVHSuses E-Verify to verify the ability of all new employees to legally work in the United States.If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process please contact us.
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Microsoft Access
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- TFS
- Sage
- Sonography
- Conflict Management
- Animal Handling
- Pharmacy Residency
- Critical Care Experience
About Company
To be a model of excellence in the advancement of animal welfare. Auburn Valley Humane Society enriches the lives of companion animals and people through animal sheltering, programs and community engagement AVHS is a local, independent 501(c)3 non-profit, which relies on pet licensi ... View more
