Overview
Clinic Assistant Jobs in Huntsville, AL at Greater Huntsville Humane Society
Position Summary: The full-time Clinic Assistant will care for the animals, provide medical care, clean the kennels, and maintain a high level of cleanliness and documentation. Excellent animal, supervisory, and customer service skills are essential for this job.
Responsibilities:
· Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the facility, coordinating with the Clinic Manager, other Animal Care Technicians, and supervising volunteers on daily cleaning duties (sweeping, mopping, trash cans, restocking, etc.)
· Care for dogs, cats, and any exotic animals in shelter care
· Clean kennels and animal areas on a daily basis and throughout the day
· Enriches pets in our care daily with socialization and exercise
· Communicates with the Clinic Manager about the health of the pets in our care and relays information to the other animal care staff; administers medications to animals as requested
· Directs and maintains safety standards by following proper guidelines to protect the staff, volunteers, and the animals in our care
· Keeps Animal Care Lead updated on the temperament changes of pets in our care
· Communicates regularly with the Volunteer Coordinator about the status and progress of the volunteers and related issues
· Interact with the public, including tours of the facility, answering phones, and completing adoptions
· Adoption Counselor: completes adoption interviews and paperwork with potential adopters
· Help educate the public, volunteers, and adopters on our mission, animal welfare, and initiatives such as heartworm prevention, dangers of lack of vaccination, spay/neuter, etc.
· Assist with vaccines, testing, and administering oral, SQ, and topical medicines and treatments in the absence of the Clinic Manager
· Ensure medical records are up to date on a daily basis
· Assist Clinic Manager in day-to-day medical needs and as directed
· Other duties as requested; weekend and holiday work will be required
Qualifications:
· High School or GED; college and animal-related studies a plus.
· At least 2 years of customer service experience, positive personality, and excellent customer service skills
· Animal handling experience is a must; ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
· Good driving record and ability to drive a large van for animal drop-offs.
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Clinic Assistant
Company: Greater Huntsville Humane Society
Location: Huntsville, AL
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