Vet Assistant - Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW: Do you like the challenge of adapting to a variety of medical situations? Do you want to gain hands-on experiences day one? Are you passionate about serving your community by contributing to the excellent care of shelter animals? Great! We may have the perfect opportunity for you to join our team.
Our Veterinary Assistants appraise and monitor the health of animals brought to the shelter and oversee their general veterinary care. The Veterinary Assistant will be responsible for taking blood, running lab tests, administering vaccinations, assisting with surgeries, and euthanizing animals when necessary. This position also has responsibility for helping with ordering, inventorying and controlling medical supplies and related controlled substances.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Animal Care

• Monitor and manage animal health on an on-going basis; provide treatment and follow-up care as needed.
• Assist with rescue work of animals; assess and treat animals as ne
• Assist with surgeries; take blood samples and run lab tests; administer vaccinations.
• Assist in carrying out decisions to euthanize animals.
• Assist with transfer of animals to foster care.

• Order medical supplies as needed; oversee medical supply inventory; conduct monthly supply inventory.

Safety and Security

• Manage and secure controlled substances used by the facility for animal health.
• Account for and document use of all controlled substances.

• Follow and enforce SFAHS safety procedures.
• Maintain MSDS information as needed.

Customer Service

• Provide assistance and direction to staff with animal care
• Provide assistance and service to customers; answer medical questions

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Perform other functions as directed and as able
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Work Experience

• No formal education is required.
• However, similar previous work environments and related field of study is helpful.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be able to work well and handle all types of animals.
• Must have good communication skills with people, both verbal and written; must be able to deal professionally and tactfully with customers and staff at all times.
• Must have strong computer and math skills; able to work with microscope and medical testing equipment.
• Must have and maintain valid driver's license with good driving record.

Physical Capabilities Required

• A high degree of working with animals, veterinary supplies and medicines is required.
• Generally light to medium work - regularly exerting up to 30 pounds of force to lift or move objects.
• Moderate amounts of walking, standing, kneeling, lifting, feeling, talking and hearing, and minor amounts of balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping and repetitive motions are required.
• Must have a reasonable amount of visual acuity to make general observations and inspection of animals.
• Mostly inside work; some outside work and temperature changes involved; some noise and odors from animals.

BENEFITS:
The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society provides the following benefits to full-time team members:

• Medical Insurance through BCBS Wellmark (Team Member Responsible for 40% monthly premium, SFAHS covers 60%)
• $50/month Wellness Stipend.
• Vision and Dental Insurance.
• PTO: Vacation and Sick
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401K Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match
• Reimbursement for professional certifications or continued education.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Discounts on merchandise, veterinary care items, and more.
• Animal Cuddles.

Waiting Period: 1st of the month following 30 days after hire.
COMPENSATION: Starting at $16/Hour DOE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

• I understand that this position description is intended to provide a fairly comprehensive and accurate description of the position, but it will not cover all aspects, details or tasks required. Other functions, responsibilities and requirements may be assigned, and this position description may be changed at the direction of Sioux Falls Area Humane Society at any time.
• I understand that this is not a contract for employment and that both my employer and I may choose to end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice.
• I will hold confidentiality in all matters of the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.
• The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and will consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by South Dakota or federal law.
• In accordance with the American's with Disabilities Act, the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.