Veterinary Assistant - P/T

Become part of the Can Do Canines pack! Can Do Canines is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained dogs. The dogs are provided to the client at no charge. The organization is supported primarily by donations from individuals, corporations, service clubs, and foundations.

Job Summary: Performs actions to provide support to Puppy Program volunteers, clients, and graduates to carry out the mission of the organization
Salary Range: Non-Exempt, $19 - $21 per hour, based on experience
Benefits: Qualifies for PTO accrual
Hours Required: Part-time, 20-30 hours per week, including occasional weekend and evening hours

RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Director of Training
Positions Supervised: Frequent supervision of volunteers
Person Making Work Assignments: Director of Training, Veterinary Technician, Puppy Program Manager
Frequent Interactions With: Prison Program Manager, Breeding Coordinator, Staff Veterinarians

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide in-house support regarding medical issues or concerns, as well as routine vaccinations and medical testing, including x-rays, to program dogs as needed.*
• Maintain and update dog records to ensure proper documentation is kept on all dogs in the program.*
• Maintain medical records of dogs in the Puppy Program and in the breeding program.*
• Assist volunteers and clients with medical concerns regarding Can Do Canines dogs.*
• Maintain medical inventory and supplies for the Puppy Program.*
• Assist in filling medicine and food requests for Puppy Program dogs.*
• Provide backup for the Veterinary Technician on multiple items, including but not limited to scheduling medical appointments for program dogs, ordering medical supplies, and preparing documentation for dogs transferring to other organizations or other homes.*
• Communication with veterinary and correctional partners.*
• Other duties as assigned.

*Denotes essential functions of this position

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience

A Veterinary Assistant background with experience working in the small animal veterinary field and experience in dog obedience training and dog behavior. This position requires the use of a telephone and computer to perform work, the ability to work without close supervision, and experience and ease in communicating with individuals on a one-to-one basis.

Education

Associate’s degree and one or more years of related experience, or three or more years of experience, or reasonable variation of the above.

EXPECTED WORKING CONDITIONS** FOR THIS POSITION FREQUENCY

1. Exposure to dog and cat dander — Daily

2. Exposure to dog and cat feces — Regularly

3. Work directly with dogs — Regularly

4. Exposure to cleaning chemicals — Rarely

5. Use cleaning tools: mops, brooms, floor “Zamboni,” floor buffer, vacuum cleaner, etc. — Rarely

6. Work outdoors — Rarely

7. Work in public environment, sometimes in retail — Rarely

8. Work in prison environment — Rarely

9. Work in office environment — Daily

10. Perform work using a computer — Daily

11. Heavy lifting, up to 30 pounds — Occasionally

12. Heavy lifting, 30 pounds or more — Occasionally

13. Perform work using a telephone — Daily

14. Stoop, crawl, kneel, and rise from a prone or kneeling position — Frequently

15. Sit for long periods of time — Frequently

16. Stand for long periods of time — Frequently

17. Work in small or cramped spaces — Rarely

18. Work with clients — Never

19. Work with parties external to the organization — Frequently

20. Work with volunteers — Daily

21. Drive organizational vehicles — Regularly

22. Handle checks, cash, and credit card transactions — Frequently

23. Public Speaking — Never

Working Conditions Guidelines:
Daily = Daily
Frequently = Weekly
Regularly = Monthly
Occasionally = Quarterly to Bi-Annually
Rarely = Annually
Never = Never

**Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the "ADA") requires an employer to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. "In general, an accommodation is any change in the work environment or in the way things are customarily done that enables an individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities."

HOW TO APPLY

Please include your COVER LETTER (required) and RESUME when applying for this position and send them via email to: hr@candocanines.org.

In the subject line list: Your last name, your first name; Veterinary Assistant.

Phone calls and video resumes will not be accepted.

You can learn more about our organization by visiting our website at candocanines.org.