What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, Inc.?
As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play a key role in improving the lives of animals through compassionate care and skilled support. You’ll assist with medical treatments, prepare surgical areas, handle patients safely, and help keep the clinic running efficiently.
About Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, Inc.
Our Mission is to build a safer, more supportive community for pets and people.
Description
Essential Functions
- Provide compassionate care to animals, ensuring their welfare and well-being.
- Assist Veterinarians and Vet Techs by anticipating needs during exams, surgeries, and treatments to maintain efficient workflow.
- Prepare animals, equipment, and sterile fields for surgery; monitor anesthesia; assist during and after procedures to ensure proper recovery.
- Support veterinary examinations by preparing supplies, safely restraining animals, and performing or assisting with diagnostic testing and treatments (e.g., injections, bandaging, vaccination, microchipping, grooming, and suture removal)
- Collect and process laboratory samples (blood, urine, etc.); perform in-house tests under supervision and record results accurately.
- Administer and dispense medications under veterinarian supervision; fill prescriptions and maintain accurate medication records.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of clinic, surgical, and kennel areas; prepare and sterilize surgical packs.
- Manage inventory and storage of veterinary supplies and medications, ensuring proper rotation and disposal of expired items.
- Perform clerical and administrative duties including maintaining records, processing shipments, and assisting with patient discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Represent the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society professionally by providing courteous service to the public and maintaining confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Minimum qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Proficiency with computer software such as MS Word, MS Excel and general office equipment.
- Basic math skills.
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Knowledge of:
- Sterile procedures and bloodborne pathogen safety.
- Animal husbandry and care practices.
- Customer service principles and techniques
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Skills and abilities:
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills.
- Ability to work with a culturally diverse staff and community.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Ability to work under pressure and stay calm in stressful situations.
Preferences
- Experience working in a veterinary hospital and/or animal shelter experience.
- Experience with shelter database software (such as PetPoint) and other office equipment.
- Experience handling animals safely and humanely.
Other Requirements
- Washington State Department of Health Veterinary Medication Clerk credentials (or obtain within 6 months of employment).
- Must pass a drug screening.
Working Conditions
(S = Seldom, O = Occasional, F = Frequently, C = Constantly)
- Talking and hearing; standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reaching with hands and arms (C)
- Lifting up to 50LBS without assistance and up to 100LBS with assistance (F).
- Safely handling all types of animals (C).
- Performing duties that involve restraining and handling animals of various sizes and temperaments (F).
- Exposure to loud noise levels, unpleasant odors, allergens, and cleaning chemicals (F).
- Exposure to animal waste and bodily fluids (O)
- Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases (C)
- Potential animal bites or scratches (S)
Salary
$18.25 - $19.25 per hour
Salary : $18 - $19