Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant – Part-time

At The Palm Springs Animal Shelter our first priority is the animals!

Imagine working for an organization that knows its employees and volunteers are the key to our success! An organization in which we make an extraordinary impact on the animals lives while having a rewarding work experience at the same time.

Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter (Friends) is a non-profit 501C(3) organization who manages and operates the Palm Springs animal Shelter. The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is an open admissions municipal shelter, operated by Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, serving the city of Palm Springs.

The Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter’s mission is dedicated to building a community responsible for pet stewardship and human treatment of animals.

The Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter is seeking a highly reliable, dependable, and experienced Veterinary Assistant, part-time.

The part-time Veterinary Assistant’s responsibilities encompass a wide array of tasks including but not limited to: ensuring the health of the animals within the facility. The Veterinary Assistant will assess the health of the animals at the shelter, accurately maintain records on each animal and ensure that the animals receive appropriate care. The Veterinary Assistant will administer vaccinations and parasite prevention and treatment. In addition the Veterinary Assistant will assist the Veterinarian with on-site surgeries and procedures.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate approachability and experience dealing with the public, possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive relationships, demonstrating a sensitivity to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of others and encourage a positive working environment. In addition the ideal candidate will be willing and able to work any day of the week with varying shift times.

If you are ready to take on this exciting and rewarding position, do meaningful work that will have a real impact on the animals we care for, are passionate about animal welfare, and are looking to put your veterinarian assistant experience to work for the animals that need us the most we can’t wait to hear from you!

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE/HAVE

High School Graduate or, G.E.D. or equivalent.

At least two (2) years prior experience in a veterinary hospital/ medical field worker or shelter.

Knowledge of animal behaviour a plus.

Proficient with computer data entry.

Ability to effectively communicate with staff, volunteers, and a diverse public population.

Well organized and detailed-oriented.

Excellent written and verbal communication skill.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ability and willingness to work additional hours when workload requires in order to meet organization and community needs.

A professional demeanour.

A proactive nature, who looks to find solutions to problems instead of just reacting to them, or solving them just to resolve an issue.

Ability to receive constructive feedback and apply both old and newly learned concepts at work.

Humility to ask questions, learn, and improve.

Proven ability with being flexible and comfortable with change.

A team player.

Ability and flexibility to work any day of the week including, varying shift times, weekends and holidays.

The Veterinary Technician Assistant position is a part-time (29 hours or less per week) position. The Palms Springs Animal Shelter is located at Mesquite and Vella Road.

For consideration, please submit the application, a cover letter, and resume, to careers@psanimalshelter.org

Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter is an equal opportunity employer.