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Veterinarian Assistant Job Description – P/T

Overview

Become part of the Can Do Canines pack! Can Do Canines transforms people's lives by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained dogs. The dogs are provided to the client at no charge. The organization is supported primarily by donations from individuals, corporations, service clubs, and foundations.

Job Summary: Performs actions to provide support to Puppy Program volunteers, clients, and graduates to carry out the mission of the organization
Salary: Non-Exempt, $19-$21/hour, based on experience
Benefits: Qualifies for PTO accrual
Hours Required: Part-time 20-30 hours per week, including occasional weekend and evening hours
Deadline: Open until filled

Relationships

Reports to: Director of Training
Person(s) Making Work Assignments: Director of Training, Veterinary Technician, Puppy Program Manager
Positions Supervised: Frequent supervision of volunteers
Frequent Interactions With: Director of Training, Veterinary Technician, Puppy Program Manager, Prison Program Manager, Breeding Coordinator, Staff Veterinarians

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provide in-house support regarding medical issues or concerns, as well as routine vaccinations and medical testing, including x-rays, to program dogs as needed.*
  2. Maintain and update dog records to ensure proper documentation is kept on all dogs in the program.*
  3. Maintain medical records of dogs in the Puppy Program and in the breeding program.*
  4. Assist volunteers and clients with medical concerns regarding Can Do Canines dogs.*
  5. Maintain medical inventory and supplies for the Puppy Program.*
  6. Assist in filling medicine and food requests for Puppy Program dogs.*
  7. Provide backup for the Veterinary Technician on multiple items, including but not limited to scheduling medical appointments for program dogs, ordering medical supplies, and preparing documentation for dogs transferring to other organizations or other homes.*
  8. Communicates with veterinary and correctional partners.*
  9. Other duties as assigned.

*Denotes essential functions of this position

Required Qualifications

Experience

A veterinary assistant background with experience working in the small-animal veterinary field and experience in dog obedience training and dog behavior. 

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field.

How to Apply

Please email your COVER LETTER (required) and RESUME to hr@candocanines.org.
In the subject line list: Your last name, your first name, Veterinary Assistant

Phone calls and video resumes will not be accepted.

 

Expected Working Conditions** for This Position Frequency

1. Exposure to dog and cat dander: Daily
2. Exposure to dog and cat feces: Regularly
3. Work directly with dogs: Daily
4. Exposure to cleaning chemicals: Rarely
5. Use cleaning tools: mops, brooms, floor “Zamboni”, floor buffer, vacuum cleaner, etc.: Rarely
6. Work outdoors: Rarely
7. Work in public environment, sometimes in retail: Rarely
8. Work in prison environment: Rarely
9. Work in office environment: Daily
10. Perform work using a computer: Daily
11. Heavy lifting, up to 30 pounds: Occasionally
12. Heavy lifting, 30 pounds or more: Occasionally
13. Stoop, crawl, kneel, rise from a prone or kneeling position: Frequently
14. Sit for long periods of time: Frequently
15. Stand for long periods of time: Frequently
16. Work in small or cramped spaces: Rarely
17. Perform work using a telephone: Rarely
18. Work with clients: Never
19. Work with parties external to the organization: Frequently
20. Work with volunteers: Daily
21. Drive organizational vehicles: Regularly
22. Handle checks, cash, credit card transactions: Frequently
23. Public Speaking: Never

Working Conditions Guidelines

Daily = Daily
Frequently = Weekly
Regularly = Monthly
Occasionally = Quarterly to Bi-Annually
Rarely = Annually
Never = Never

Can Do Canines is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, disability, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Can Do Canines is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@candocanines.org.

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