Adoption Health Associate

Summary

The Adoption Health Department Associates work closely with the veterinarian to provide and coordinate medical care for the sick animals in the center, in foster homes, and recently adopted pets. All job duties support Providence Animal Center’s mission in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures, and with the safety of people and animals at the forefront of all activities. This job description should be taken as a general description of the responsibilities of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Accountability: The Adoption Health Department Associate reports to the AHD Assistant Manager and is a part time, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

· Complete physical examinations for sick shelter animals and recently adopted animals; diagnose common diseases or illnesses found in a shelter setting, alerting the veterinarian as needed. Create and maintain patient records by accurately calculating mathematically for drug dosing and recording treatments on appropriate forms and entering examination details, treatment and test results into PetPoint software.

· Administer medications following the treatment plan.

· Provide all animals in assigned area with exercise, attention, affection, feeding, watering, mental stimulation and grooming. Clean and maintain animal housing, bedding, food/water dishes, and trash removal in assigned areas.

· Monitor health status of all animals in assigned area(s), reporting any concerns to immediate supervisor and/or staff veterinarian for evaluation in a timely fashion.

· Answer and return calls; schedule appointments for foster parents and recently adopted animals. Obtain relevant information and history from clients.

· Client education; inform clients of any pertinent medical information regarding the animals care, review treatment information and answer basic questions.

· Prepare and label medications to be sent home with the patient.

· Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and drug and fluid calculations as directed by the veterinarian.

· Perform and interpret basic diagnostic tests including, but not limited to, fecal floatation, skin scrapes, heartworm test, FeLV/FIV tests, etc.

· Perform routine laboratory procedures such as urinalysis and blood counts (minimum database). Perform and analyze skin cytologies.

· Perform intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.

· Comply with all laws pertaining to controlled substances.

· Performing and/or assisting with euthanasia.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

· Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug dosing.

· Animal handling experience in a shelter or veterinary hospital, preferred.

· Understand standard veterinary terminology, medical math, procedures and animal health issues.

· Excellent communication and customer service skills; professional telephone etiquette. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

· Able to create and interpret treatment sheets and administer treatment to patients.

· General knowledge of veterinary vaccination and preventative medications.

· Ability to interpret medical records to determine vaccination status and preventative care needs. Ability to effectively communicate medical information about the animal.

· Computer literate; ability to learn Petpoint software.

· Ability to restrain cats and dogs.

· Must have a genuine interest in the work, programs, and mission of Providence Animal Center.

Physical Requirements:

· Work is performed in an animal shelter/outdoor environment. Subject to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.

· Ability to restrain animals safely.

· Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animals.

· Ability to handle dogs as large as 100 lbs.

· Must sit, stand, walk, bend and stoop frequently to perform duties.

· Ability to lift and carry 25lbs without assistance.

· Flexibility with bending and reaching in tight spaces to perform assigned duties.

· Exposure to cleaning agents and animal allergens.

· Potential exposure to zoonotic disease.

· Subject to loud/frequent noise.

· Typical shift requires long periods of standing and walking.

Benefits:

Benefits· 401(k) matching· Health Insurance· Dental Insurance· Vision Insurance· 100% Employer Paid Short Term Disability Benefit· Paid Time Off· Seven paid holidays per year· Free Parking· Discount/no-cost vet care for your resident pets· Employee Assistance Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14