VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Job Description

Job Description

If you want to work with animals and also love people, we invite you to apply for the Veterinary Assistant)position! Operation Kindness is a non-profit animal welfare organization in Texas. We operate a lifesaving animal shelter and programs to assist people and pets.

We offer outstanding benefits including health, vision, dental, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan and generous paid time off.

As our animals require care each day of the year, weekend and holiday availability is a must. We provide 10 holidays per year that hourly employees who work on the holiday receive time and a half pay!

The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.

See below for more about the role!

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP : Reports to the Patient Care Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW : Veterinary Assistant position maintain clean, healthy and safe kennel and medical areas for Operation Kindness cats and dogs that are being treated for illnesses or injuries. They also regularly feed and provide them with water, and regularly exercise when applicable. They also assist the Vet Techs with check in, check out and surgery procedures when necessary.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

Animal Areas

• Observes dogs, puppies, cats and kittens carefully and immediately reports any signs of illness, distress or problems to the Vet Tech Supervisor or Vet Techs.
• Ensures that all animals are properly identified with tags or temporary collars and that all cages and kennels have cage cards stating nature of illness or injury.
• Maintains a clean and neat area with no unnecessary clutter on the cage tops or cabinet tops.
• Cleans and sanitizes Isolation rooms and cages as soon as possible after they are soiled.
• Regularly cleans and sanitizes Isolation room walls and floors; polishes windows and doors.
• Regularly cleans and sanitized Observation room floors, cages and walls.
• Keeps outside exercise areas free of solid waste.

Assisting Vet Tech

Feeding

Shelter Closing

General Responsibilities :

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Education Requirements

Experience Requirements

Personal Requirements

Background checks and drugs screens are part of the hiring process. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Limitations and Disclaimer :

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will basis.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday