Veterinary Assistant Job at THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH, Savannah, GA

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  • THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR GREATER SAVANNAH
  • Savannah, GA

Job Description

Are you passionate about animal welfare and want to have a positive impact in your career? Interested in putting your passion and talents to work with the largest no-kill shelter in Southeast GA? Then apply to the Humane Society for Greater Savannah today! In 2022 through our organization, 2,429 pets found homes, 8,732 spay/neuter surgeries were performed, and 559 pets were cared for in foster.

The Humane Society For Greater Savannah in Savannah, GA is looking for one full-time veterinary assistant to join our Shelter Medical team. Our ideal candidate is passionate about animal welfare, has a positive and team focused attitude, and is reliable.

Shelter Veterinary Assistants are front-line staff that evaluate and carry out all the medical needs of shelter animals. They work in a fast- paced team setting, often needing to make important decisions and plans for each shelter animal’s individual needs under guidelines of the Shelter Veterinarians; many times without direct supervision. 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

  • Knowledgeable with common vaccination and vaccination protocols, common diseases and illnesses, and medications
  • Experienced with clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, blood tests, skin scrapings, and fungal cultures
  • Experienced with blood draws, vaccine administration, micro-chipping, SQ, IM and IV injection administration. IV catheter placement a plus
  • Assist staff & Veterinarian with medical assessments
  • Managing the care of pets in sick quarantine
  • Cleaning & maintaining kennels for pets
  • Experienced and confident in animal restraint
  • Maintain a safe and sterile work environment
  • Maintain accurate records in computer system

Qualifications

  • Prefer previous experience but not required
  • Previous shelter experience preferred
  • Ability to listen and communicate effectively
  • Familiarity with equipment and procedure
  • Ability to multi-task effectively

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

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