This is a part-time, non-exempt position approximately 25 hours per week including Saturdays.

The salary range is $18.00 - $21.00 per hour, dependent upon experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Veterinary Surgery Assistant is responsible for the daily wellbeing of the animals in our care and assisting doctors and veterinary technicians with pre-, peri- and post-operative care of patients coming through the spay and neuter clinic.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year experience in a related field preferred;
• Fear Free Veterinary Certification required within thirty (30) days of hire - (employer sponsored);
• Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit required within 6 months of hire – (employer sponsored);

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Compliance with department, county and state standards, providing a fear free experience;
• Basic knowledge of animal welfare with the ability to identify signs of animal behavior, illness, disease and injury;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to helping others;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and desire to communicate with staff, volunteers, adopters, and other members of the public in a consistently professional and educational manner;
• Ability to work in an emotionally taxing field – a positive attitude and sense of humor are essential;
• Ability to exhibit professional representation of the organization;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining energy and enthusiasm through repetitive tasks;
• Ability to contribute to a positive atmosphere and working environment at WHS;
• Ability to demonstrate the mission and vision of the organization on and off the job;
• Detail-oriented and resourceful;
• Ability to keep information confidential;
• Unbiased and non-judgmental interactions with the public;
• Must have weekend availability with ability to arrive on time, properly prepared for work.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear and see, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, grasp, put fingers together firmly and reach above and below shoulder level and lift; push, lift or pull 50 pounds for situation of restraining or moving animals and lifting supplies, material and equipment; work in an environment with daily changes in climate;
• Repetitively use hands to move animals around and operate computers;
• Flex the neck upward and downward; twist the neck and the waist;
• Specific vision abilities required are close and mid-range vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to focus;
• Appropriately and humanely restrain cats and dogs; control dogs on a leash; work with a variety of animals;
• Be able to tolerate extended periods of 4 to 6 hours of performing moderately strenuous activities, standing, lifting, stretching and bending;
• Work in an environment with daily changes in climate;
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

See the full Job Description here.

This is a full-time position at our Atascadero location Monday – Thursday from 8-5 with flexible scheduling on Friday and Saturday.

The salary range is $18.00 - $21.00 per hour, dependent upon experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Veterinary Surgery Assistant is responsible for the daily wellbeing of the animals in our care and assisting doctors and veterinary technicians with pre-, peri- and post-operative care of patients coming through the spay and neuter clinic.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year experience in a related field preferred;
• Fear Free Veterinary Certification required within thirty (30) days of hire - (employer sponsored);
• Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit required within 6 months of hire – (employer sponsored);

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Compliance with department, county and state standards, providing a fear free experience;
• Basic knowledge of animal welfare with the ability to identify signs of animal behavior, illness, disease and injury;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to helping others;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and desire to communicate with staff, volunteers, adopters, and other members of the public in a consistently professional and educational manner;
• Ability to work in an emotionally taxing field – a positive attitude and sense of humor are essential;
• Ability to exhibit professional representation of the organization;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining energy and enthusiasm through repetitive tasks;
• Ability to contribute to a positive atmosphere and working environment at WHS;
• Ability to demonstrate the mission and vision of the organization on and off the job;
• Detail-oriented and resourceful;
• Ability to keep information confidential;
• Unbiased and non-judgmental interactions with the public;
• Must have weekend availability with ability to arrive on time, properly prepared for work.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear and see, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, grasp, put fingers together firmly and reach above and below shoulder level and lift; push, lift or pull 50 pounds for situation of restraining or moving animals and lifting supplies, material and equipment; work in an environment with daily changes in climate;
• Repetitively use hands to move animals around and operate computers;
• Flex the neck upward and downward; twist the neck and the waist;
• Specific vision abilities required are close and mid-range vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to focus;
• Appropriately and humanely restrain cats and dogs; control dogs on a leash; work with a variety of animals;
• Be able to tolerate extended periods of 4 to 6 hours of performing moderately strenuous activities, standing, lifting, stretching and bending;
• Work in an environment with daily changes in climate;
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

See the full Job Description here.