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Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio

Columbus, OH (In Person)

$36,400 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 weeks ago (Updated 5 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Job Description

Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio is a non-profit veterinary clinic that provides affordable veterinary care to animal rescue groups, shelters, and the low-income public. As a 501(c)(3) organization we receive donations that are used to help provide necessary care to animals whose owners could not otherwise afford it. This means we don't have to turn people away for the cost of care, allowing animals to stay in their homes and out of shelters!! We are currently looking for a veterinary assistant to join our team of animal welfare professionals. This opening is for our Franklin County Dog Shelter location where there are opportunities to work both in medical and surgery. If you are looking to work in a fast-paced environment where you can learn new skills and help those that need it most, then this is the job for you!
Responsibilities include:
Assessing the day's caseload and organizing the day accordingly. Administering medications and vaccinations under veterinary supervision. Assisting veterinarians with examinations. Alerting RVTs and DVMs of any behavioral or medical concerns. Taking and recording vitals on awake and anesthetized patients. Monitoring anesthesia. Cleaning instruments. Wrapping and sterilizing surgical packs.
Requirements:
2 years of veterinary assistant experience or an RVT license. Comfortable handling dogs with behavioral concerns. Comfortable handling dogs that weigh more than 70lbs. Willingness to continue training on safe handling techniques. Ability to lift up to 40lbs without assistance. Fear Free Certified is a plus but not required Pay is $16-19 an hour, based on experience.
Benefits:
Health Insurance Dental Insurance 401k with 4% match
Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Employee Discount Job Types:
Part-time, Full-time Pay:
$16.00
  • $19.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off
Experience:
Veterinary:
1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person Veterinary Assistant Columbus, OH 43229 $16
  • $19 an hour
  • Part-time, Full-time $16
  • $19 an hour
  • Part-time, Full-time Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio is a non-profit veterinary clinic that provides affordable veterinary care to animal rescue groups, shelters, and the low-income public.
As a 501(c)(3) organization we receive donations that are used to help provide necessary care to animals whose owners could not otherwise afford it. This means we don't have to turn people away for the cost of care, allowing animals to stay in their homes and out of shelters!! We are currently looking for a veterinary assistant to join our team of animal welfare professionals. This opening is for our Franklin County Dog Shelter location where there are opportunities to work both in medical and surgery. If you are looking to work in a fast-paced environment where you can learn new skills and help those that need it most, then this is the job for you!
Responsibilities include:
Assessing the day's caseload and organizing the day accordingly. Administering medications and vaccinations under veterinary supervision. Assisting veterinarians with examinations. Alerting RVTs and DVMs of any behavioral or medical concerns. Taking and recording vitals on awake and anesthetized patients. Monitoring anesthesia. Cleaning instruments. Wrapping and sterilizing surgical packs.
Requirements:
2 years of veterinary assistant experience or an RVT license. Comfortable handling dogs with behavioral concerns. Comfortable handling dogs that weigh more than 70lbs. Willingness to continue training on safe handling techniques. Ability to lift up to 40lbs without assistance. Fear Free Certified is a plus but not required Pay is $16-19 an hour, based on experience.
Benefits:
Health Insurance Dental Insurance 401k with 4% match
Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Employee Discount Job Types:
Part-time, Full-time Pay:
$16.00
  • $19.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off
Experience:
Veterinary:
1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person

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