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.

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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of high school diploma. 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.

REASONING ABILITY

Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written or verbal form and to follow those instructions correctly.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certification in euthanasia may be required.

Drivers license may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

· Ability to understand and follow a variety of oral and written instructions/procedures.

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

· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

· Ability to learn/perform a variety of animal care related work activities.

· Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.

· Ability to handle performing or assisting with euthanasia.

· Must be available to work on weekends.

· Must pass background check and drug screening.

· Must have reliable transportation.

· Must like animals

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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, REGISTRATIONS

· Certification in euthanasia may be required.

· Valid, Georgia Drivers license may be required.

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: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

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

Experience:

• Veterinary clinic: 1 year (Preferred)
• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
• Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Animal care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Animal shelter: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18