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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

Animal Care and Adoption Center - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19.27/hr - $29.90/hr

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is seeking a compassionate and innovative Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join their Animal Services Department. The role involves administering medical care to animals, performing assessments, and assisting with surgical procedures while contributing to the community's animal care efforts.

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Responsibilities

Administering immunizations and providing medical care to sick and/or injured animals

Performing daily assessments on hospitalized animals and administering needed medications and treatments

Performing intake examinations and notifying the Veterinarian of any concerns

Implanting microchips, no missing pet posters allowed!

Sample collection for laboratory submission and analysis

Assisting with surgical prep and monitoring and recovering animals from anesthesia, radiology, venipuncture, and emergency triage

Interacting with and mentoring students and volunteers. All-star team here we come!

Cleaning and husbandry for all sick and hospitalized patients and adhering to isolation procedures

Performing exit examinations for animals leaving with adopters, returning to owners, transferring to rescues or shelter partner or going to offsite adoption events

Counseling adopters and the public on animals with special ongoing medical conditions. Confidence when translating complex information in a simplified manner to those less familiar is a must. We love our animals and we want them to have the best home possible

Assisting with humane euthanasia of sick, injured or aggressive animals when necessary

Qualification

Veterinary MedicineAnimal CareSafe Animal HandlingMedical Care AdministrationCustomer ServiceAnimal BehaviorRecord KeepingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamwork

Required

Equivalent to graduation from high school and recent experience working with domestic animals

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C or Class 3 California Driver's License, and have a satisfactory driving record

Knowledge of various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals

Knowledge of principles of animal behavior and animal care

Knowledge of customer service practices

Knowledge of basic principles of record keeping

Knowledge of office organization and cleaning

Ability to restrain animals and to clean animal kennels

Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices

Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely

Ability to operate computer equipment, office equipment and software programs

Ability to administer injections and medications to all types of animals

Ability to handle animals in a safe and caring manner

Ability to learn, understand, and interpret rules and regulations governing the impounding and release of animals

Ability to recognize normal and abnormal animal behavior

Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records

Ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public

Ability to work a varied schedule

Ability to respond to requests and inquiries for information regarding animal services

Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including staff, the public and health care professionals