Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Rogue Valley Humane Society is looking for a part-time, reliable Veterinary Assistant to join our surgical team! Are you wanting to be part a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals in our area and reduce pet overpopulation? This is a great opportunity with the ability to grow in the veterinary medical field!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Organizing surgical pack prep station
• Cleaning and maintaining instruments and equipment.
• Cleaning and packing of surgical instruments using proper sterilization.
• Ensure sterilization/processing equipment is monitored for proper functioning and required documentation records are maintained.
• Maintains an adequate supply of sterile packs and supplies to meet area needs.
• Gather, wash, dry, fold laundry, surgical drapes and gowns and store away.
• Stock surgery suites, treatment area, kennel and surgical pack prep station rooms.
• Processes specialty and general instruments and communicates instrument repair needs to supervisor.
• Set up and break down kennel room, treatment stations, recovery area and surgery room.
• Restraint of animals for pre-surgical exams and procedures, blood draws, outpatient procedures, and catheter placements.
• Fill prescriptions and dispense medications
• Walk patients as needed.
• Preparing patient paperwork.
• Assist with patient monitoring and recovery.
• Prompt and accurate data entry of patient appointments and charges into the ClinicHQ management system
• Assist the medical team with special medical cases that may involve intensive monitoring and/or extended hours

Requirements:

• 3 years experience in a veterinary setting working as a veterinary assistant
• 3 years of experience with monitoring patients under general anesthesia
• 3 years of experience with autoclaving surgical packs
• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic veterinary technician duties including, but not limited to: IV catheter insertion and maintenance, intubation, blood draws, urinalysis, fecal tests, etc. (Veterinary technician certification preferred, but not required)
• Familiar with medical equipment use and basic maintenance and repair
• Strong desire to work in an animal shelter setting
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Fear Free animal handling and restraint
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Friendly
• Team-oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Competent computer skills including reliable and consistent ability to enter data into Animal Shelter Manager, ClinicHQ, as well as effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and Google Suite
• Must have a valid Oregon Driver's License for transport of animals in RVHS van
• Ability to walk, stand for long periods of time and navigate going up and down stairs
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently

Additional Job Information

• This position will provide 24-32 hours per week on average.
• This position does not involve working weekends on a regular basis, but may include some on call work on the weekends as needed.
• This position will mainly deal with our surgical department, but some cross training with our feline/canine departments will be provided once established in the position to allow for better understanding/communication amongst departments

Application Process

• Applications will be reviewed in the order received and the position will remain open until a qualified applicant is found for the role.
• Please answer all provided supplemental questions on this really job listing for your application to be considered. Applications submitted without these questions filled out will be automatically rejected.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Why do you think you would be a good fit to work at the Rogue Valley Humane Society?
• Please provide a brief description about your prior professional animal care experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician. If you have none, please write "N/A"

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary technician: 1 year (Preferred)
• Animal restraint: 3 years (Required)
• Veterinary assistant: 3 years (Required)
• Patient monitoring under anesthesia: 3 years (Required)
• autoclave use and maintenance: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grants Pass, OR 97526 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grants Pass, OR 97526: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18