Veterinary Assistants

North Shore Animal League America is currently seeking full time 40 hours/5 days a week including a weekend shift Veterinary Assistants with hands on animal experience to support Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians in their daily tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with medical examinations. Restrain and handle patients as needed.
• Greet clients, review charts before placing clients and patients into exam rooms.
• Take complete patient history before Veterinarian comes in room.
• Administer oral topical, eye and ear medications bandage changes.
• Know vaccine and testing protocols. Prepare outside lab tests.
• Fecal and urine sample collection and run/read fecal tests.
• Prepare surgical packs using autoclave.
• Identify animals in need of medical attention.
• Document treatments in treatment record.
• Educate and provide information to the clients concerning prescriptions, preventatives, nutrition and special diets and our services.
• Clean and maintain holding areas, exam rooms and equipment, clean cages, water bowls, litter pans and do laundry.
• Feed, exercise groom and weigh patients. Perform special diet feeding.
• Collar, process and transport animals to other areas of facility when necessary.
• Stock medical and non-medical supplies.
• Monitor animals in oxygen cages.

Requirements:

• Qualified candidates must possess 1+ years’ experience or applicable education experience.
• Hands on animal experience is required and the Ability to handle and control animals.
• Must be able to multi-task and perform in a fast paced environment.
• Possess strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be mature, responsible, energetic, and able to work well in a team atmosphere.
• Must love animals and fully support the mission of the NSALA and what to make a difference in the lives of animals.

Salary: $17.00 – 18.00 per hour

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and much more. For consideration, interested candidates can forward their resume and cover letter, along with salary requirements to [email protected] .