Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Summary

Assists in the provisions of basic care for animals in the shelter by providing support to the LVT's and veterinarians. Performs initial screening examinations, documents medical findings, and administers a variety of medical treatments. Facilitates accurate and timely data entry, including photographic documentation as needed. Administers topical and oral medications, bathe and groom animals, and provide direct assistance to veterinary team as directed. Ensures basic maintenance tasks are performed in a timely fashion to ensure smooth functioning of the department

Essential Job functions:

• Provide safe and effective restraint for all procedures
• Assist with all aspects of surgery - pre, intra, and postoperatively
• Obtain basic vitals of hospitalized animals when directed and notify veterinarians when outside of the normal parameters

Salary and Benefits:

$18.00 - $20.00 /Hour based on experience

ACC values work/life balance and offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance. We also have on-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff training to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.

Because ACC is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

Please see the attached Job Description and Benefits Flyer for more details.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be willing to apply for certification as a euthanasia technician. Good written and oral communication skills and basic computer skills, including a basic understanding of medical terminology. Dependable, reliable, and efficient. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Education and Work Experience:

High school diploma or GED. Some college preferred. Minimum 12 months previous experience working with animals in a veterinary or shelter setting.

This position will initially be in our Brooklyn Care Center and move to our new 40,000 sq. ft. shelter in Queens that boasts an urgent care, public facing clinic opening 2024. The Queens shelter has oxygen cages, advanced diagnostics and we have designed a Fear Free space.