Position Objective:
To support veterinary staff members and to provide the highest quality of care possible to veterinary patients in a humane and professional manner
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Promote the humane care and treatment of animals
• Assist with admitting patients to the mobile clinics on a daily basis
• Work within established policies and procedures under the veterinarian's direction to assist with the following duties:
o Restraining clinic patients during surgical preparation
o Administrating pre-anesthetic and anesthetic drugs
o Performing surgical and post-surgical monitoring of patients through discharge
• Assist with inventory management and equipment maintenance
• Assist in the maintenance of all program files and records
• Deliver, set up, and return the mobile clinic each day in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with established policies
• Participate in special events
• Comply with applicable state and federal laws established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
• Two years of veterinary clinic experience
• Demonstrated ability to assess the health and well-being of patients
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated effective organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Proven ability to deal professionally with a variety of people
• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Willingness and ability to maintain a flexible work schedule
• Ability to lift patients, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Ability to stand, stoop, walk, and bend for many hours during the day
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record
• This position requires proof of the COVID-19 full vaccination
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 6.5 million members and supporters.
PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in laboratories, in the food industry, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry. We also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of rodents, birds, and other animals who are often considered “pests” as well as cruelty to domesticated animals.
PETA works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns.