Veterinary Assistant - Shelter Medicine

The Role

As a Veterinary Assistant on our Shelter Medical Team, the core of your responsibilities revolves around keeping both the animals at our shelter animals happy and healthy. You'll be assisting in animal handling, providing care, treatment, medicating, record keeping and data entry of our shelter dogs and cats. General duties include:

• Entering and maintaining animal information in our PetPoint software
• Work with all departments regarding animal information
• Provide for the husbandry needs of the animals in the treatment room
• Assist the Shelter Medical Team in evaluating and treating animals. This includes performing physical exams, vaccinating, parasite checks, performing diagnostic tests, and medicating animals while under the supervision of the Shelter Veterinarian
• Prepare paperwork and medications on shelter animals needing treatment

Who are we looking for?

• Required: six months to one-year veterinary related experience and/or training
• Preferred: six months to one-year animal welfare related experience and/or training
• Enthusiasm for the mission of the Humane Society of Charlotte and helping animals and people in our community
• Exceptional verbal and written skills, including clear and effective communication with others (staff, public, volunteers) that is professional, respectful, positive and educational
• High level ability to prioritize, organize and perform detailed tasks efficiently and with accuracy
• Comfortability in the safe handling of domestic dogs and cats; Fear Free Certification is a plus!
• Ability to be objective, diplomatic and informative
• Basic math abilities; able to present numerical data effectively
• Must be willing to work flexible hours when needed
• Must have a reliable mode of transportation
• Must be comfortable interacting with dogs and cats

Benefits

We are looking for a Full-Time, Veterinary Assistant. This position does require working 1 weekend shift per week. On top of a competitive pay at $18/hour, we also offer the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance Covered at 98%
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Match
• 100% Company covered Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Medical & Dependent Care FSA
• Employee Assistance Program including Free Mental Health Care with access to BetterHelp
• Free Legal & Financial Assistance
• Professional Development Assistance & Opportunities for Growth
• Student Loan Assistance (PSLF) Eligibility
• PTO
• Paid Holiday & Birthday PTO
• Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Pet Bereavement Leave

Pet Discounts Including:

• Medical/Wellness Care including Flea/Tick & Heartworm Preventative
• Retail Center Items
• Dog Training
• Pet Adoption
• Pet Insurance with MetLife
• Pet Food through Hill’s VIP & Royan Canin

A Little About HSC

HSC has been a non-profit organization for over 45 years, then in 1982 we became the first low cost spay/neuter clinic to open in the southeast US. In 2022, HSC moved into our brand-new Animal Resource Center, and we are thrilled to have a new, state-of-the-art facility which allows us to be able to offer more comprehensive services to our community. As a result, in 2023 we were able to help over 3,600 companion animals find new homes in the community and offer support to many others in our community.

Join Us!

Come join our team of amazing professionals that are truly proud to be making a difference in the lives of animals and families in our community. Visit our website, www.humanecharlotte.org/careers, for a detailed job description as well as additional information on our organization and culture. We look forward to hearing from you!

HSC is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and compassion. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. HSC also accepts employees with a criminal background however, employees are accepted based on their charges and the nature of the position. We are unable to accept those with sex offender or animal abuse/neglect charges.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18