Shelter Vet Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 18-20 / hr

BAHS SHELTER VET ASSISTANT

GENERAL SUMMARY : The BAHS Shelter Vet Assistant will assist with all intake, medical, and enrichment care for all of the animals housed and / or fostered at BAHS. Vet Assistant will help assess animal behavior, prepare animals for exams or spays and neuter surgery, support the surgery schedule, give vaccines, draw blood, intake animals and enter animal info into the database.

This position will work full time, Tuesday - Saturday, 8am to 6pm.

SUPERVISOR : Executive Medical Director

Pay rate : $18 - 20 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates with animal care experience can expect to fall in the middle of this range.

BENEFITS

Health / Dental / Vision

403b matching program

Consistent schedule

Tuition assistance program for RVT / CVT after 2 years

Employee pet benefits (food, vaccinations, preventions)

3 weeks paid time off

Adoption discount

Paid Bereavement Leave

Holiday pay

No nights

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelors in Science / Biology / Animal Science / or related field OR equivalent paid animal care / behavior experience
• Must be computer proficient and able to learn shelter software

JOB SKILLS

REQUIREMENTS :

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description does not establish a contract for employment. The Belleville Area Humane Society is an at-will employer.