Description
Purpose of Position: Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing medical care and treatment for animals in an urgent care setting. This position requires the Veterinary Assistant II to complete more complex tasks, sometimes independently, that support the medical team. This position works directly with underserved community members and their pets to provide high quality, accessible veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks of Veterinary Assistant position.
• Assist technicians and veterinarians in the performance of surgical procedures, including but not limited to preparation, monitoring, and recovery.
• Perform medical treatments and diagnostics at the direction of technicians and veterinarians, including but not limited to administering SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Capture accurate radiographs, independently or with the assistance of other team members, including but not limited to abdominal and thoracic.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies.
• Perform basic veterinary treatments, including but not limited to nail trims, suture removal, ear cleaning and anal gland expression.
• Safely perform venipuncture as needed with optimal patient comfort.
• Collect and prepare a variety of laboratory procedures.
• Contribute to initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
• Participate in training and mentoring for incoming veterinary assistants.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making the needs of internal and external patrons and clients a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.

Organizational Key Competencies

• Integrity and Ethics
• Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
• Customer and Community Focus
• Emotional Intelligence
• Excellence

Position Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Conflict Management

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

• Volunteers

Travel

This position may require travel to different work sites

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care. Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 40 pounds with reasonable accommodation.

Shift Details: Four, 10-hour shifts

Full Time Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.

• Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• League-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

Compensation: Starting at $20.80 – $21.30 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Requirements
Position Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to perform job duties in an on-view educational setting as needed

Required

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience: Six months of experience as veterinary assistant

Desired

• Bilingual fluency speaking both English and Spanish
• Veterinary assistant certification