What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Fix Veterinary Assistant position at THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH?
The Humane Society for Greater Savannah is looking for one Veterinary Assistant to join our Pet Fix Savannah team. This is a full-time position with a 4 day work week, PTO & group health insurance.
HSGS is a private, non-profit, no-kill animal welfare organization in Savannah, GA. Each year, HSGS finds homes for 2,500 animals and performs 7,000 spay/neuter surgeries at our clinic Pet Fix Savannah. Pet Fix Savannah is a low-cost, high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic based on the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance model.
Responsibilities
- Support the mission of the organization
- Provide information to pet owners about the benefits of spay/neuter
- Assist DVM in pre-surgical examinations
- Administer vaccines or anesthetics under supervision of DVM
- Prep and monitor patients during surgical procedures and recovery
- Wrap and sterilize surgical packs
- Provide clients with post-operative care instructions
- Knowledge of proper animal restraint techniques
- Enjoy working with a team in a fast-paced environment
- Have strong communication skills and a great work ethic
Qualifications
- Enthusiastic, hardworking, self-motivated
- Full time - 4, 10 hour days
- Able to lift 50lbs
Work Authorization
- This position requires the ability to pass a drug screen before hiring.
