Medical Team Assistant

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Medical Team Assistant to join our animal care team! The Medical Team Assistant provides technical support to the Humane Society's medical team, veterinarians, and other entities that provide animal care related services. Assistants must possess good critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They must be compassionate, have a positive attitude, and have a team-focused mindset. Excellent communication skills and commitment to outstanding service are essential.

Full-time Benefits:

• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance paid for by the Humane Society.
• Employee discount on all things retail, adoption, microchipping, and more!
• Paid on-the-job training
• Paid time off (earn 3 hours every payday)
• Referral program
• Attendance bonuses
• A rewarding, meaningful work environment where you know you change lives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to perform basic shelter exams on incoming animals with empathy and compassion.
• Have a general knowledge of all kennel cleaning procedures and daily clean and disinfect receiving and exam areas in order to limit the transmission of diseases.
• Know the use of all equipment used in the shelter including safety equipment in order to keep the shelter clean, orderly and limit disease transference.
• Use proper humane animal restraint techniques in order to maintain safety for animals and staff.
• Administer vaccinations and medications to reduce outbreaks of illness and work with shelter veterinarian to help reduce illnesses in the shelter.
• Work closely with Veterinarians, Manager of Shelter Operations, and our Kennel Teams in placement of animals in the shelter to ensure proper safety and care for all.
• To help more animals be reunited with their owners, train staff and assist with micro-chipping.
• Good working knowledge of breed and species identification and sexing of animals to better represent the Humane Society animals and increase accuracy of record-keeping.
• Knowledge of shelter computer data entry software and ability to train staff members in order to keep consistent records throughout the shelter.
• Bathing and minor grooming of animals to help the animals be as comfortable as possible.
• Effectively manage the intake process of each animal including vaccinating if appropriate for the species in order to limit the disease and disease transmission in the shelter, perform a cursory exam on each animal admitted identifying special needs or care.
• Maintain clinical records to include all vaccinations, medications and or special treatments ensuring the Humane Society has proper record management.
• Ability to take and use direction given regarding care/maintenance of animal’s care and well-being
• Able to administer medication to animals according to veterinary protocol and work with shelter veterinarian on the proper dispensing and use of medicines making each animals’ stay as comfortable and safe as possible.
• Notify owners for reclaims when an animal is identified, or research is performed, and an owner is located ensuring such animals are reunited with owners expediently.
• Assist with after-hours needs if circumstances arise to support staff members during shortage of teammates, emergencies or other related needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Courteous customer service to all clients, fosters, etc.
• Able to lift 50 lbs safely with reasonable accommodations.
• Able to work with cats, dogs, small mammals, reptiles, and other species.
• Present as a professional at all times and be a positive role model to all staff members.
• Complete all assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Be considerate of volunteers and respectful of their compassion.
• Establish excellent working relationships with all colleagues and volunteers and assist as needed in developing their skills, abilities and understanding of HSBH policies.
• Able to safely use and utilize chemicals required for sanitation and disinfection.
• Be proactive in solving problems and support management decisions.
• Follow direction given by the Manager of Shelter Operations and participating veterinarian(s).

Education and Experience:

- Veterinary experience preferred. Knowledge of computer data entry is required
- Knowledge of animal body language and health needs are a plus
- Good people skills and the ability to communicate and work with the public, and peers, is necessary.

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16