Intake Veterinary Assistant (Shelter Medicine)
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Job Location:
Naples, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Patty Baker Humane Society Naples (PBHSN) SWFLs premiere no-kill shelter is seeking candidates for the position of Intake Veterinary Assistant. We are open to considering applications from veterinary nurses veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants. We seek a caring enthusiastic and skilled veterinary support team member to join HSN and make a difference in the lives of companion animals.
The Intake medical team provides direct medical care to all incoming and current shelter animals. This team is a vital component to our efforts to saving countless lives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to learn more about shelter medicine earning experience with direct hands on care on a wide variety of conditions.
The Intake medical team provides direct medical care to all incoming and current shelter animals. This team is a vital component to our efforts to saving countless lives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to learn more about shelter medicine earning experience with direct hands on care on a wide variety of conditions.
This is a full time position 40 hours per week 5 days per week 8am - 5pm. Tuesday - Saturday.
Requirements
- At least 1 year employment as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant is preferred. An Associates Degree from an accredited vet tech program may be substituted for paid experience.
- Willingness and ability to handle newly arrived and resident shelter dogs cats and other companion animals of a variety of sizes and temperaments who may be fearful or have unknown medical or behavioral histories or issues
- Experience caring for and treating neonate kittens and puppies preferred
- Experience administering injections and venipuncture preferred
- Familiarity with common companion animal diseases and associated symptoms
- Familiarity with commonly used veterinary instruments and equipment
- Able to discuss the medical needs of a shelter companion animal with adopters and fosters
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs unaided
- Able to work well within a team
- Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Able to maintain a positive demeanor in a fast-paced environment
- Computer literate with a willingness and ability to learn new software. Experience with ShelterLuv preferred but not required
- English fluency is required. Ability to speak Spanish or Haitian Creole in addition to English is preferred.
Compensation
- Starting at $17.50/hr depending on skill and experience (current vet techs would start at a higher rate for example).
- Generous benefits package including individual medical / dental / vision insurance paid time off paid parental leave and veterinary discounts.
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.
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
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.
