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Shelter Vet Assistant

bahspets

Belleville, Illinois, United States Full-time Posted 8d ago
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BAHS SHELTER VET ASSISTANT GENERAL SUMMARY:  The BAHS Shelter Vet Assistant will assist with all intake, medical, and enrichment care for all of the animals housed and/or fostered at BAHS.  Vet Assistant will help assess animal behavior, prepare animals for exams or spays and neuter surgery, support the surgery schedule, give vaccines, draw blood, intake animals and enter animal info into the database.  This position will work full time, Tuesday - Saturday, 8am to 6pm.  SUPERVISOR: Executive Medical Director Pay rate: $18 - 20 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates with animal care experience can expect to fall in the middle of this range.   BENEFITS Health/Dental/Vision 403b matching program Consistent schedule Tuition assistance program for RVT/CVT after 2 years  Employee pet benefits (food, vaccinations, preventions)  3 weeks paid time off  Adoption discount  Paid Bereavement Leave Holiday pay No nights QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelors in Science/Biology/Animal Science/or related field OR equivalent paid animal care/behavior experience * Must be computer proficient and able to learn shelter software JOB SKILLS * Good written and verbal communication skills  * Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented * Organized and able to set priorities * Able to work well in a team environment with the public, co-workers, and volunteers * Demonstrate emotional maturity and good judgment REQUIREMENTS: * Physical ability to clean kennels and cages required * Must be able to be on your feet for large portions of the day and handle large animals * Allergies that are aggravated by animals or cleaning supplies may be a disqualification * Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions * Must be able to stand, kneel, walk for up to 8 hours per day * Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: * Assist veterinarian and medical team with surgery and surgery preparation * Draw blood and perform fecal testing * Execute DVM orders/medical care, and dispense medications/vaccinations * Assist DVM with maintaining an accurate log of all medical procedures and medications * Help train staff and volunteers on proper medical protocols * Educate customers and the public about animal care, health, behavior, and training * Partner with Animal Control to assess animal behavior and select adoptable animals * Develop and grow relationships with BAHS transfer partners * Partner with other Transfer partners to select adoptable animals * Provide medical intake of animals as they enter the shelter * Assist with medical needs of shelter, foster, and community animals * Help develop and train on proper cleaning protocols * Follow BAHS protocols to clean the animal kennels, cages, and shelter facilities * Use shelter software and database to add new animals and update animal records for reportable outcomes for all animal cases * Provide quality customer service as assisting with animal welfare in shelter, foster,  adoption, post-adoption, and community processes This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description does not establish a contract for employment. The Belleville Area Humane Society is an at-will employer.

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