Veterinary Assistant/Tech.

Lakes Region Human Society
11 Old Rt. 28, Ossipee, NH

Our Animal Care Technicians/Veterinary Technicians are responsible for the overall medical care and wellbeing of our furry friends.

Payment:

  • $20.25+/hour dependent on amenable schedule and experience plus benefits.

Benefits:

  • $350 per month in Health Reimbursements (covers reimbursement for dental, vision, insurance premiums, copays, medications, etc.)
  • 401(k) matching Simple IRA
  • 120 hours (15 days) of paid time off
  • Annual retention bonuses

Schedule:

  • Full-time, year-round position
  • 5-8-hour shifts - dependent on your preference.
  • Day shifts: Tuesdays - Saturdays 8-4 or 10-4, you choose.
  • Saturdays are required but may be an abbreviated shift
  • No nights

Work Location:

  • In person at the Lakes Region Humane Society in Ossipee, NH.

Duties include:

  • Tending to and monitoring and recording pet behavioral/medical needs
  • Setting feeding plans and medicating cats and dogs as needed
  • Conducting wellness exams on all shelter pets; administering basic vaccinations, fecal and blood tests, inserting microchips, administering and tracking monthly flea/tick treatments, etc.
  • Collaborating with local veterinary hospitals to schedule surgeries, OCT's, and medical visits
  • Communicating medical and behavioral needs/observations to our small team of animal care technicians, veterinarians, and adopters

We are a small team of animal advocates. All LRHS team members are expected to lend a paw wherever needed and take on other tasks and projects as assigned by management. To succeed in this position, one must be reliable, hard-working, positive, kind, communicative, versatile, and patient with humans and animals alike.

Skills & Abilities

  • Vet. Tech. experience (this position does not require you to be licensed/certified) but certification is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills (written, electronic, and verbal).
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Databases.
  • Strong understanding of disease transmission prevention.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to safely and humanely handle large and small animals using fear-free techniques (we can train you).
  • Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods.
  • Ability to navigate stairs while carrying items such 40-pound bags of litter or food (flex those meowscles!).
  • Ability to tolerate animal fur, dander and waste.

Apply: Please email letters of intent and resume to mwilliams.b.kind@gmail.com

Join our team and help make a PAWsitive difference in the lives of displaced shelter cats and dogs in need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.25 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:


  • 401(k) matching
  • Continuing education credits
  • Employee discount
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Uniform allowance

Schedule:


  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Every weekend
  • No nights

Work Location: In person