Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant Naples, FL 34104 $17 an hour - Full-time $17 an hour - Full-time Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is hiring for a full-time Veterinary Assistant . We're looking for a positive, service-oriented individual who will support the work of the veterinarians and technicians in the provision of superior veterinary care to our shelter residents and community companion animals.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (with a one hour lunch break). Responsibilities Provide a healthy, safe, clean and pleasant environment and facilities for the animals and personnel Treat all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance Restrain and lift dogs, cats, and other domestic animals Feed, water, walk, weigh, and medicate animals as directed Maintain adequate supplies in our veterinary clinic Clean and sanitize enclosures, including of animals with communicable illnesses Sanitize, package, and autoclave surgical instruments Maintain the veterinary clinic and supplies, including laundry and general custodial duties Collect voided urine or fecal samples as directed Assist technicians and veterinarians with exams, treatments, and procedures as needed Qualifications Minimum of six months work as a veterinary assistant and/or completion of a veterinary assistant program with clinical hours Works well with others and loves to help people Detail-oriented, positive, patient, compassionate Able to go with the flow and be flexible when plans change suddenly Safety-conscious Able to lift up to 50 lbs independently Comfortable with computer use, and willing & able to learn new software Willingness to work with dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments Pay and Benefits $17.00/hr. A generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and paid holidays Paid parental leave $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to you Optional enrollment in supplemental insurance plans (disability, accident, etc.) Optional enrollment in 403(b) retirement plan; matching contributions after one year of service Discounts on veterinary services and pet food Application Instructions Apply online at https://pbhsnaples.org/careers All communication with candidates will be over email and/or text - check your spam folder! If you have technical issues or questions, please email hr@pbhsnaples.org No phone calls or walk-ins please Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. PBHSN values diversity and wants to increase the diversity of our team. We are an equal opportunity employer.