Vet Assistant (Part-Time) San Diego Humane Society - 3.5 Escondido, CA Job Details Part-time $20.00 - $22.25 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid time off 403(b) Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description San Diego Humane Society is hiring Part-Time Veterinary Assistants for our Medical team! How you'll impact our mission: At San Diego Humane Society, we're united by our mission to Inspire Compassion . The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting our veterinarians and RVT's with examining, treating, and caring for animals. I This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections. If you're passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we'd love to talk to you. What's in it for you? At SDHS, we're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person - staff, volunteer, and guest - can feel a sense of belonging . We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values. As an employee you'll enjoy: Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!) Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services …and so much more! What you'll do: Provide medical care and monitor the health and welfare of animals under the direction of the staff veterinarians. Administers treatment, including oral and injectable medications, vaccines and microchips, etc. Set up prep and surgery rooms, and cleans rooms after procedures. Maintain all medical equipment used, clean instruments, order supplies as directed. Keep surgical supplies up to date for everyday use, including packs, drapes, and gowns Assist in surgeries and monitors animals before, during and post-surgery. Assist with dental cleanings and routine lab tests including fecal analysis, x-rays, blood work and cytology. Will move animals from and to cages when treatment is required Assist with or perform euthanasia when required What we're looking for: High School graduation or equivalent required. One (1) year clinical experience and/or shelter experience required. Must obtain VACSP permit after employment.

Location & Hours:

Based at our Escondido Campus. This position works approximately 20 hours a week.

Pay:

Starting range is between $20.00 - $22.25 per hour. The listed hiring range for this position depicts the target range of pay rates for candidates. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. Compensation for internal candidates may increase beyond the listed range based on performance over time. For all candidates, the actual starting pay rate is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to your years of related education and experience, internal pay equity, and position location. To learn more about our benefits and perks, click here.