Overview
Veterinary Assistant- Temporary Jobs in Napa, CA at Napa Humane
Napa Humane(Humane Society of Napa County & SPCA, Inc.) seeks a compassionate, enthusiastic individual to join our team as Veterinary Assistant, while a staff member is out on leave, for our high volume, low cost Spay/Neuter Clinic serving companion animals in the Napa Valley.
A strong desire to work WITH people to work FOR the animals is essential. We value a can-do, cooperative attitude to help make our Clinic run as efficiently as possible.
This individual will be responsible for:
- Restraint of animals for intubation prior to surgery, injections and blood sample collection.
- Monitoring animals under anesthesia and recovering from surgery.
- Cleaning and disinfecting surgical and animal areas to maintain a safe and sanitary Clinic environment.
- Cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments and assembling surgical packs.
- Laundering towels and surgical gowns and linens
- Daily routine maintenance such as floor sanitation, sanitation of toilet room, grounds maintenance, dusting and window cleaning, trash and recycling removal
This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Napa, California. A typical workweek is Monday through Friday. This a temporary position to cover a team member’s leave.
Qualifications and Skills
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes:
- Compassion for animals and their people.
- Shows initiative and is a conscientious and detail-oriented worker.
- Exercises good judgment when dealing with the public, coworkers and animal-related concerns.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Committed to the mission and goals of Napa Humane and the success of the Clinic. Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Experience in an animal care setting, i.e. a shelter setting or veterinary clinic preferred.
This is a temporary position, which we approximate to end January 20th.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Assistant- Temporary
Company: Napa Humane
Location: Napa, CA
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