PLEASE NOTE: Candidates for this position must be available for 25 hours/week, and availability for any shift Thursday-Sunday is a MUST! Shifts begin as early as 8am and end as late as 6:30pm.

LHS Veterinary Assistants:

• Function as experts on evaluating, providing medical treatment for, and determining the disposition of all animals received by the Lexington Humane Society (LHS) and Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control (LFACC);
• Must be 21 years of age;
• Must have a high school diploma or GED;
• Must submit to a background check and be eligible for Kentucky State Euthanasia Specialist Certification;
• Must maintain strict confidentiality;
• Require a strong commitment to the mission & purpose of LHS;
• Prior experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician is desired.

Key Accountabilities:

• Medical Care and Treatment of Animals
  • Prioritizes compassionate and humane treatment of animals
  • Evaluates animal condition and provides treatment for all animals on base
  • Determines age, breed, and sex of animals
  • Completes health and behavior assessments
  • Completes animal profiles based on behavior assessments
  • Identifies animals in need of foster care and rescue
  • Communicates foster and rescue needs to department responsible for placement
  • Ensures compassionate and respectful treatment of foster animals and parents
  • Checks animals for possible identification including microchips
  • Ensures ongoing medical treatment is provided
  • Completes veterinary procedures as directed by licensed Veterinarian
  • Processes and dispositions animals in a timely and efficient manner
  • Accounts for and submits Second Chances treatment information
  • Assists Veterinarian when necessary
  • Provides surgical assistance to Veterinarian
  • Administers vaccinations and medications
  • Follows all quarantine protocol
  • Makes decisions regarding euthanasia in compliance with SOP
  • Performs euthanasia as necessary in accordance with all laws and regulations
  • Humanely and respectfully disposes of euthanized animals
  • Completes timely, accurate, appropriate data entry into Shelter Buddy
  • Ensures records for animals in care are accessible, current, and accurate
  • Ensures all drug logs and records are completed per state and federal regulations
  • Disposes of medical waste in a proper fashion
  • Manages an efficient, effective, and prudent program within a narrow nonprofit budget
  • Partners with Animal Care staff to facilitate Enrichment Program
  • Uses appropriate safety and Personal Protective Equipment
  • Maintains company equipment with care and respect
  • Completes all activities consistent with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Are you passionate about animals? Do you want to make an impact in our community? Do you enjoy an exciting and rewarding work environment? The Lexington Humane Society (LHS) could be the place for you!

As a Veterinary Assistant, you have the opportunity to work hands on with animals, provide life-saving care, and enrich their lives! LHS is an organization that sets our sights on becoming a national model for professionalism in animal welfare. However you define your professional goals, at LHS, you have the opportunity to achieve them. We are as passionate about our employees as we are about our mission!