Experienced Veterinary Assistant

JOB SUMMARY The Fredericksburg SPCA Clinic serves FredSPCA animals, rescue partners, and the local community. Services include affordable surgeries and routine veterinary care. You’ll be an essential part of the clinic team and improving the lives of thousands of animals each year. RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with surgical, medical, and dentistry procedures including restraining animals, diagnostics, and filling and administering medication Clean and disinfect kennels, carriers, and equipment. Assist with client check in and checkout Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Must embrace the mission of the Fredericksburg SPCA and adhere to the SPCA’s policies and philosophies. Perform other duties as assigned VETERINARY ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS: 2+ year of veterinary assistant experience required. Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability Ability to shift gears and comfortably handle risk, recover from set-backs and overcome obstacles. Proven organizational, time management, and planning skills required Self-starter, initiating activities within the framework developed with minimal supervision Must be reliable and dependable. Patience and tact when working with difficult, emotional, or angry people. Ability to adapt and a willingness to learn WORKING CONDITIONS Indoors in a high noise, air-conditioned/heated building Outdoors, exposed to weather conditions on shelter grounds Use of SPCA animal care and transportation equipment, computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, telephones, power washers, industrial laundry machines, and cleaning supplies MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal feces, bites, scratches May be exposed to: Deceased, fractious, or aggressive animals, hostile or irate persons, zoonotic or other diseases, unpleasant noises, odors, sights, extreme temperatures Must be able to: Work with cats, dogs, and small animals Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted regularly, and 50+ pounds with assistance Frequently bend, squat, reach, lift, carry, stoop, and grip Work around pet dander, dust and other allergens without issue Stand and walk during entire shift Work around children and with the public Interactions with and handling of pets who are tame, stray, or feral Strong data entry skills and the ability to maintain accurate records Working alone or with minimal supervision; must be self-motivated Patience and tact when working with difficult, emotional, or angry people Adherence to the SPCA’s policies and philosophies DRESS CODE All clinic employees are required to wear full-set scrubs, which means tops and bottoms are required, as well as closed toed shoes 100% of the time. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a full-time or part-time, non-exempt position in which the employee will be scheduled a minimum of 20 hours per week if part-time and a maximum of 40 hours per week if full-time. This position will have infrequent overtime. Ability to come in after hours to perform emergency procedures on an as needed basis. Employee will become eligible for the full time benefits package (Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance) the first of the month following a 60-day probationary period per the Fredericksburg SPCA Handbook. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person