Position Description:
Bideawee was founded upon the principle that every homeless animal should have a place where they are welcome, and that sense of compassion, dedication, and justice remain at the core of who we are and what we do. We believe that a company is only as great as those who embody its mission, and we are committed to the growth, success, and well-being of our staff and community. Join an organization that has been making the world a better place for pets and the people who love them since 1903!
Full time employees of Bideawee enjoy benefits such as:
Medical/Dental/Vision plans, including free options
Generous amounts of Paid Time Off
403(b) with matching employer contributions
Discount services and pet food
Health Reimbursement Account
Position Purpose:
Veterinary Assistants provide supportive services under the direction of a senior veterinarian. This includes but is not limited to administering oral or topical medications, as allowed by NY state law; setting up equipment for treatment rooms and surgery, restraining animals, lab work, cleaning of isolation rooms; interacting with the public and answering phones.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks: Restraining animals for the veterinarian
Feeding animals as appropriate with Doctors instructions.
Cleaning and making sure that animals are clean and all areas are free of odors
Medications (as allowed by law)
Grooming, as needed
Record keeping concerning vaccinations and routine care of the animals
Animals exercise and bathroom trips
General wellbeing of every animal under your care
Laundry
Other duties include restocking, cleaning, assisting other staff members, some computer work, paper work, answering phones. There are lots of interaction with the public contact, client education & interaction.
Qualifications
Ability to interact with the public
High School Diploma or equivalency
Specific Work Requirements
This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, lift, reach, stoop, carry, push and pull for at least 8 hours a day.
Lifting of packages and large bags of food 25-40 lbs
Lifting and holding animals of all sizes, including large ones
Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records
Ability to restrain animals
Ability to attend staff meetings and training classs
Ability to understand the needs of the animals
Preferences
Prior experience with animals
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Bideawee is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We continuously strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and elevate inclusive practices to develop and support a more engaged and productive workforce.
Equal Opportunity
Bideawee is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state, or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
$17/hr -