Spring Farm CARES – Veterinary Assistant or Technician
Must have professional veterinary clinic experience with cats. Anesthesia experience required. Must have laboratory knowledge.
Spring Farm CARES is a non-profit Animal and Nature Sanctuary with a full-time on site
Veterinarian and our own small clinic. Job Description – Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Spring Farm CARES has an on-site small veterinary clinic. The primary purpose of this clinic is to serve the needs of our resident cat population (about 150 cats) and surrounding feral cat colonies. The clinic consists of a treatment/lab area, surgery room, and dental room. Surgeries would consist of primarily spay/neuter.
Job Duties and required skills would include the following:
· Cat handling and phlebotomy skills – required
· Anesthesia experience (induction, monitoring, recovery) – required
· HVHQSN OR TNR clinic experience – preferred
· Dental experience – preferred
· Laboratory knowledge (fecals, blood smears, urinalysis, etc) – required
· Basic knowledge of IDEXX machines and maintenance – preferred
· Light cleaning and inventory management expected
· Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers and supervisors a must
Job position: Part-time
Pay range: $18-$22 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have HVHQSN or TNR Clinic experience?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary assistant: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person