Veterinary Assistant
Core
Provide high-quality veterinary care and hands-on support to canines recovering from physical and behavioral impacts of animal cruelty at the ASPCA's Recovery & Rehabilitation Center.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant (canine rehabilitation)
Builds
Integrated sheltering, behavioral, and medical care programs for rescued canines
Domain
Animal welfare / Veterinary medicine / Canine rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Low-stress animal handling, medical administration under supervision, post-operative monitoring, kennel cleaning and disinfection, inventory management, animal restraint, PPE usage, MS Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Familiarity with shelter software systems or Salesforce
Technologies
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on support during exams, surgery, specimen collection, and humane euthanasia; Administer oral and topical medications; Monitor patients post-operatively; Clean and disinfect kennels and medical areas; Assist with daily animal care including feeding and medicating; Track inventory and order supplies; Document findings and maintain chain of custody for forensic evidence.
Seniority
Entry-level / Individual Contributor