Veterinary Assistant

Join Our Medical Team as a Veterinary Assistant at Humane Fort Wayne! Are you passionate about animal health, skilled in veterinary care, and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization? This role is a cornerstone of our clinical operations—supporting surgical and wellness services, shelter animal health, and providing compassionate patient care from intake to discharge. As a key team member, you will help ensure every animal we treat receives safe, appropriate, and quality care.

What You'll Do :

Surgery & Wellness Care Triage patients and communicate concerns to the veterinarian Provide hands-on medical care throughout surgical & wellness procedures Assist veterinarians during surgery and wellness exams Maintain drug logs, databases, and accurate patient records Administer vaccines, tests, medications, and treatments Maintain clean, sterile workspaces and appropriate medical inventory Dental & Radiology Services Perform anesthesia monitoring & reporting Place IV catheters Perform dental scaling & polishing Capture high-quality digital radiographs Shelter Medicine & Animal Wellness Monitor overall health of shelter & foster animals Administer appropriate treatments and medical care Maintain accurate medical records Maintain a safe, healthy, properly supplied shelter environment Ensure adoption-ready animals are fully vaccinated, sterilized, and microchipped Stay informed on current animal welfare practices What You Bring Education & Qualifications Indiana RVT license (or equivalent veterinary assistant experience) Familiarity with Humane Alliance protocols Commitment to ongoing professional development and CE Animal Handling & Care Comfortable working with up to 75 animals per day Ability to interpret animal body language and use safe restraint techniques Ability to identify when assistance is needed & ask for help Ability to stay calm and physically responsive when handling fractious animals Physical Requirements Ability to stand or sit for 8+ hours Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs Good fine motor skills, vision, hearing, balance, and mobility Ability to kneel, bend, climb, and navigate tight spaces Ability to work in varying environmental temperatures Emotional & Mental Strength We know this work is deeply meaningful—and sometimes emotionally difficult: Ability to stay calm under stress Ability to respond quickly to medical situations (with training) Ability to process information and make informed decisions Resilience when coping with loss, medical complications, or euthanasia Capacity to lead, delegate, and support others Ability to ask for help and work as part of a team Work Environment & Exposure You may encounter: Chemical disinfectants and cleaning solutions Medical sterilization environments Needles, scalpels, and sharps Isoflurane anesthetic gas Organic materials and biological samples Typical environmental allergens (fur, dander, etc.)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $16.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Application Question(s): Why would you like to work at Humane Fort Wayne?

Work Location:

In person