Veterinary Assistant

LifeLine Animal Project is committed to the care and welfare of pets and the people who love them. The values we exhibit as an organization show the strength of our staff, our leadership and our community. We expect all employees to exhibit LifeLine’s core values as we complete daily tasks, provide services to clients and care for our animals.

This position is responsible for assisting the veterinarian by performing health checks, surgery, and providing medications for animals.

Essential Job Functions:

This represents a list of essential job duties. Other duties or special projects may be assigned as needed.

· Uphold the standards and values of LifeLine Animal Project:

Save Lives

Build Community

Be Compassionate

Be Exceptional Stewards

Take Responsibility

Be Courageous

Respect, Embrace and Celebrate Diversity

· Examine animals in the shelter for diseases, parasites, injuries and other afflictions.

· Assist the veterinarian with diagnostic exams and medical procedures.

· Collect blood, urine, and stool samples as needed.

· Prepare animals for surgery. Monitor health during surgery and recovery.

· Administer vaccinations and medications for animals in the clinic and kennel.

· Perform basic first aid on injured animals.

· Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of medication and medical equipment.

· Clean instruments and surfaces. Wrap packs.

· Clean recovery and other cages in the clinic area. Clean crates if needed.

· Data entry of medical information, procedures, and notes.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

· Knowledge of general animal care principles and practices.

· Ability to stand for extended periods (8 hours a day) and to bend and reach to perform assigned work activities.

· Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. without assistance.

· Ability to interact with impounded dogs, cats and other animals including vicious, stray, sick or injured animals. Ability to handle seeing and dealing with animals that have been abused, neglected or treated cruelly.

· Knowledge of common cat and dog illnesses and options for treatment.

· Ability to administer vaccinations and medications.

· Ability to learn animal management software system and accurately enter information into the software system.

· Must be available to work on weekends.

· Must pass background check and drug screening.

· Must have reliable transportation.

Education and/or Experience:

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. One years’ experience in animal related field preferred.

Language Skills:

Must be able to read and interpret kennel policy guidelines and policies and procedures. Must be able to communicate effectively to kennel visitors and provide good customer services skills.

Certificates, Licenses:

· Certification in euthanasia may be required.

· Valid, Georgia Drivers license may be required.

· Registered Veterinary Technician a plus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to a kennel that is not air-conditioned and may be exposed to unpleasant kennel smells. May have to handle dogs and cats that are stray, injured, diseased or vicious.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Were you referred to this position by a current LifeLine employee?

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)
• Veterinary clinic: 1 year (Required)
• Animal shelter: 1 year (Preferred)
• Animal restraint: 1 year (Required)
• Veterinary terminology: 1 year (Required)
• Veterinary technician: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20