About the organization

• Conduct assigned morning and evening rounds of all areas of the shelter to ensure the well being of all animals.
• Prepare daily list of animals requiring vet exams.
• Administer daily medical treatment to all sheltered animals as prescribed by staff veterinarians.
• Assist veterinarian in examination and treatment of animals. Assist veterinarian with emergency medical treatment as necessary.
• Perform health checks of animals before they are placed for adoption.
• Participate in the Screening Room/Receiving area activities including; scanning, banding, vaccinating and examining animals when necessary.
• Assist in lab work and radiology requirements of shelter animals. Assist with the training and supervision of vet department volunteers.
• Must become familiar with proper processing of animals through the shelter, and the corresponding.
• Provide humane care and treatment of all sheltered animals.
• Certified in euthanasia within probationary period.
• Euthanize and/or assist with euthanasia of animals as needed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Receive animals into the shelter and obtain thorough and complete information regarding the animal’s history.
• Responsible for educating the public at the time of animal intake.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in all work spaces. Spay/Neuter Clinic Restrain dogs and cats for pre-surgical injections and IV inducing.
• Responsible for surgical preparation of patients including, sterilization, and administration of pre-surgical injections.
• Perform admitting and discharge duties for public and shelter animals.
• Assist with emergency medical practices as necessary.
• Maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law.
• Monitor animals under anesthesia Maintain department equipment in good working order.
• Report items for repair/replacement as needed to appropriate supervisory staff.
• Perform general office duties

• Ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances.
• Have a flexible schedule and available to work weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Upon hire, the individual must successfully complete a background check.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.