Is it time to take your veterinary assistant skills to the next level? Is assisting in surgery the best part of your day? Do you want your work to make a positive difference in the world? How about doing it in a friendly and positive environment that does not require you to work evenings or weekends?

The PAWS Clinic is seeking a part-time veterinary assistant to join our team of animal welfare professionals. We are a non-profit, affordable spay/neuter clinic working to reduce the number of homeless animals. Our focus is surgery, and we do a lot of it! We also run vaccine clinics for dogs and cats. Providing excellent patient care is our top priority, and we do it in an atmosphere that is fun, team-oriented, and supportive. Our work is very physical and demanding, but we make a real difference for the animals in our community.

Responsibilities and Duties

Daily duties include

• Assisting with patient admission and discharge
• Prepping animals for surgery
• Monitoring patients pre-, intra- and post-surgery
• Cleaning medical and common areas and surgical equipment
• Cross-training in the office assistant duties
• Other duties as required

Qualifications and Skills

• Professional job experience in a veterinary clinic or volunteer work with an organized animal welfare organization is required
• Strong animal handling skills, including handling fractious animals
• Experience with venipuncture
• Experience accurately drawing up vaccines and medications
• Familiarity with dog and cat vaccine protocols
• Understanding of and adherence to sterile techniques
• Experience monitoring patients through all phases of surgery
• Experience prepping animals for surgery
• Compassion for our patients and clients
• A passion for superior customer service and the mission of The PAWS Clinic are a must
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail is critical
• Ability to multi-task is crucial
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working in an environment with loud noises and strong smells.

What we offer you

• The opportunity to make a difference for animals and the community working for a non-profit organization.
• A great team-oriented, fun, and supportive environment
• The chance to work side by side with dedicated, compassionate, and mission-driven animal welfare professionals who believe the same things you do
• An opportunity to enhance your skills working in a surgery center
• Access to routine veterinary care for your pets at cost, including vaccines, medications, and prescription food
• Paid vacation time
• Full time employees are eligible for medical benefits paid at 80% by the employer
• Full time employees can also earn Public Service Loan Forgiveness credit working at our non-profit.

Schedule

The selected candidate must be able to work between 7am and 5:30pm Mondays-Thursdays. No weekends or evenings are required, and currently no Fridays are scheduled, although Fridays may be required at some future date.

Sound like you?

Please submit resume AND cover letter for consideration. Your cover letter should include information on why you are interested in this position. Your cover letter should also include any salary requirements you have. Lesser consideration is given to candidates who do not submit a cover letter with their resume.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to take a background check and drug test?
• What are your salary requirements?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person