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Is it time to shake things up in your career? Ready to be part of a shelter team with heart, humor, and enthusiasm? Look no further! HAWS (Humane Animal Welfare Society) is thrilled to add a full-time Vet Assistant or CVT to our growing crew.

At HAWS our team works together to create a space where community pets and their people stay together. If things don’t go as planned, we are here to support those pets that come to the shelter seeking a new start. You will get our support through mentorship, training, and the chance to make a real impact on the community.

The team which you could be a part of:

Medical Director, full time and part time Veterinarians, and volunteer Veterinarians.  
A squad of excellent assistants and technicians. 
Clinic Director and two front office gurus.  
You’ll work alongside 2/3 Veterinarians daily as well as multiple technicians holding it all together. 
 

What You’ll Do:

Be the superhero sidekick to our amazing veterinarians during surgery.  
Welcome pets and their people with check-in and discharge daily. 
Give vaccines and assist with preventative care during our afternoon Wellness Clinics. 
Work with patients that are not always as happy to see us as we are to see them. 
Dispense and provide medications.  
Prep animals for surgery and provide the best post-op care. 
Keep our surgical equipment and clinic clean and tidy.  

Requirements

Requirements:

Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting  
Comfortable with shelter medical databases (we’ll get you up to speed!). 
Strong communication skills – both verbal and written. 
Someone who likes a dynamic environment, we are busy, we love it that way! 
Excellent communication and organizational skills. 
Experience and confidence in safely handling and restraining animals of various sizes and temperaments in a fast-paced setting.  
The ability to lift 50 pounds and stay on your feet, patients keep us moving! 
Ability to pass a background check and have valid vehicle insurance.