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Veterinary Assistant – Shelter Medicine ID-17665

June 7, 2025

Job Summary

Under the direction of veterinary staff, ensure effective and efficient shelter medicine processes consistent to Planned PEThood’s standards are upheld. Represent Planned PEThood professionally and responsibly. Provide excellent pre-, peri- and post-operative care to all surgery patients. Provide exceptional care to shelter animals. Communicate compassionately and professionally to shelter staff regarding pets’ conditions when necessary. Provide thorough and compassionate examination and treatment for animals.

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PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS – GWINNETT COUNTY

Assist in managing overall herd health in an shelter and foster environment
Evaluate animals pre-op to assist in determining their ability to withstand surgery
Professionally and compassionately communicate surgical complications, pet deaths, etc. to shelter staff in a timely manner when necessary
Work with surgeon and Veterinary Medical Director to establish daily surgical numbers with consideration for animal safety and the organizational budget
Make recommendations to the veterinarian regarding animal statuses
Assist with surgical sterilizations, following established guidelines for high quality, high-volume procedures
Perform other medically necessary procedures under guidance of veterinarian while patients are present for surgery
- Administer various therapeutic measures by IV, IM, SQ, topical, oral routes, etc.
- Prep and intubate (when appropriate)
- Bandage/wrapping techniques
- Venipuncture techniques
- Swabs
- Proficient animal restraint techniques
- Monitor critical care animals (i.e. place IVs, monitor fluids, etc.)
- Tissue sampling, routine animal manipulations, etc.
Assist with post-op exams as necessary to ensure appropriate recovery
Clean surgical instruments, wrap surgical packs and ensure adequate sterilization of surgical instruments
Ensure appropriate medical records are maintained
Inoculate animals and provide instructions for follow-up care
Ensure proper handling and recording of controlled substances
Ensure accurate and timely record keeping in ClinicHQ, Shelter Buddy, ShelterLuv or other animal data system as appropriate
Work cooperatively with relief doctors; ensuring appropriate processes are followed by the team
Work with the shelter medicine team to ensure that inventory is maintained, and supplies are ordered in a timely manner
Assist the staff veterinarian in ensuring that county contract requirements are met and that any issues are addressed promptly and professionally

OTHER GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain cleanliness of work areas to include sweeping, mopping, laundry and trash removal as needed at each location
Monitor inventory and coordinate with appropriate staff members to ensure that supplies are ordered in a timely manner
Adhere to established protocols for safety, cleanliness, and prevention of disease
Participate in appropriate staff meetings
Display a positive attitude and act as a motivating force for staff members
Set an example and encourage positive teamwork and cooperation
Communicate any issues concerning personnel or protocol with appropriate member of surgical team and/or your immediate supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Physical Requirements
- Must be able to work for 10 or more hours, standing and walking
- Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly
- Must have good hearing including ability to distinguish changes in pitch
- Must have acceptable sense of touch and smell
- Must have good range of motion in joints especially wrist, knees, elbows
- Must have good range of motion in your back for instance twisting
- Must possess excellent hand-eye coordination
- Must possess an acceptable degree of dexterity in hands and fingers
- Must have good vision including peripheral vision, fine detail, distance, depth perception and ability to focus
Emotional/Mental Requirements
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions efficiently and effectively
- Must be able to respond quickly to a variety of medical situations
- Must be able to cope with death either due to surgical complication or euthanasia
- Ability to rapidly and accurately process information
- Ability to delegate tasks
- Ability to recognize a need for assistance and ask for help
- Ability to make decisions
- Ability to cope with frustrating situations and remain calm
Potential and Prolonged Exposures
- Prolonged exposure to various aqueous solutions including but not limited to dish soap, chlorhexidine and spectra soap
- Prolonged exposure to isopropanol, hydrogen peroxide
- Potential exposure to formalin solution
- Potential/Prolonged exposure to isoflurane gas
- Prolonged exposure to quaternary ammonium cleaners and bleach
- Prolonged exposure to pressurized steam
- Potential exposure to sharps including needles and surgical blades

REQUIRED

Willingness and ability to work with the Planned PEThood team at our contracted county animal shelters when needed – currently; Barrow County, Newton County – subject to change. Also ability to assist in Planned PEThood’s Duluth headquarters in surgery or wellness when needed
Adjust to flexible schedule
Knowledge of DEA requirements for handling, and reporting controlled drug inventories
Exceptional animal-handling techniques – Fear Free preferred
Experience with ClinicHQ, Shelter Buddy, PetPoint and/or ShelterLuv– or willingness to learn
Excellent reading, writing and verbal skills
Excellent math skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to work unsupervised as well as in a team environment
Demonstrate understanding of Standard Operating Procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The offices and operations of open-admission shelters/municipalities can be high-stress and very busy at times. Exceptional teamwork is key. This position requires the individual to be flexible – workdays may be at one of Planned PEThood’s affiliate/shelter medicine locations. Work schedule is for 5 days (8-hour days) per week depending on organizational need and can include weekends.

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Veterinary Assistant – Shelter Medicine ID-17665

Job Summary

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?