Overview
The Role
As a Veterinary Assistant on our Clinic Services Team, the core of your responsibilities revolves around keeping both the animals at our shelter and animals in the public happy and healthy. You’ll be assisting in prep and recovery for animals in surgery and providing wellness care and guidance to the public. General duties include:
- Assist for intake of all animals scheduled for surgery including ensuring all paperwork is properly completed by owners and all vaccines are current & explaining any high-risk factors to owners and have them sign the appropriate release form.
- Assists in preparing all animals prior to surgery as well as surgery room.
- Monitors all animals recovering from surgery.
- Cleans, sterilizes, and prepares surgical packs.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work area in all workspaces and holding areas according to policy.
- Utilizes proper restraint techniques to assist DVMs with physical exams and administering vaccines.
- Provide excellent customer service to all visitors and clients.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance Covered at 98%
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Match
- Company Covered Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care FSA
- Employee Assistance Program that Includes Free Mental Health Care, Legal & Financial Help
- Professional Development Assistance & Opportunities for Growth
- Student Loan Assistance (PSLF)
- PTO
- Holiday & Birthday PTO
- Paid Sabbatical Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Pet Bereavement Leave
Pet Discounts Including:
- Medical/Wellness Care including Flea/Tick and Heartworm Preventative
- Dog Training
- Pet Adoption
- Pet Insurance with MetLife
- Pet Food through Hill’s VIP & Royal Canin
About HSC
HSC has been around for over 46 years, then in 1982 we became the first low cost spay/neuter clinic to open in the southeast US! HSC recently moved into our brand-new Animal Resource Center, and we are thrilled to have a brand-new state-of-the-art facility which allows us to be able to offer more comprehensive services to our community. We completed over 8,000 spay/neuter surgeries and saw almost 9,000 essential care clients in 2023. If you prefer an environment that is fast paced, provides quality care and an organization that is rooted in compassion and empathy then look no further.
Come join our team of amazing professionals that are truly proud to be making a difference in the lives of animals and families in our community. Visit our website, www.humanecharlotte.org, for a detailed job description as well as additional information on our organization and culture. We look forward to hearing from you!
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Preferred: One to two years of vet assistant related experience and/or training.
Enthusiasm for the mission of the Humane Society of Charlotte and helping animals and people in our community.
Strong interpersonal communication skills required.
Must be willing to work flexible hours when needed.
Must have a reliable mode of transportation.
Must be comfortable interacting with dogs and cats.
