Veterinary Assistant - Spay Neuter and Wellness

Looking for a new adventure and different experience? Good with people and interested in learning new skills and working with animals? Maybe something mission based?

Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society is looking for compassionate Veterinary Assistants to support our veterinarian in providing excellent care to our patients. You will be responsible for assisting veterinary staff in examining and monitoring animal patients, data entry, and maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in the exam and operating rooms. Our ideal candidate is willing to learn new skills and develop their talents as an assistant. You must have a passion for caring for animals and excellent customer service skills.

Come be part of the MRFRS team and help us address the significant need for low cost spay neuter and wellness for cats and caretakers in eastern MA and southern NH as a member of our MRFRS Medical Team.

MRFRS’s Catmobile Program is a mobile spay/neuter clinic designed specifically for at-risk and lower income cats and caretakers. Since hitting the road in 2008, the MRFRS Catmobile has been responsible for spaying/neutering over 68,000 cats, making a significant contribution to the reduction of feline overpopulation and an increase in feline wellness in our region.

We are currently seeking Veterinary Assistants to work at our Gardner, Leominster, Hopkinton, Worcester, Lowell, Billerica, Tyngsboro and occasionally Woburn and Methuen locations.
(In the near future, we will be seeking Technicians for our North Shore locations.)

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• The role qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a non-profit organization. https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
• Paid time off / sick time
• Career development opportunities
• Tufts Health Plan
• A brand new mobile veterinary vehicle
• At the end of each day knowing that you helped the most vulnerable and in need cats and caretakers out there.

The successful applicant will:

• Have strong customer service experience / skills.
• Be an outgoing and patient “people person” with strong communication skills.
• Be well organized and able to work within a variety of software.
• Be a proactive and goal driven team player.

Full-time; Hourly; Non-exempt; Hourly Rate = $15 - $20 depending on experience

Position Summary/ Objective

MRFRS Veterinary Assistants operate under the direction of the MRFRS veterinarian they are assigned during daily operations. Supports the MRFRS veterinary operations to ensure quality veterinary care, support the veterinarian and assist clients.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarian to maximize productivity, maintain flow and optimal client care.
• Assist with surgery preparation and procedures in accordance with Massachusetts Veterinary Practice Act
• Obtain relevant health history and information from cat owners and update them in Clinic HQ.
• Communicate with clients about procedures performed, follow-up care, any recognized pet health concerns and offer guidance on additional treatments per veterinarian recommendations .
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Assist with surgical preparation, inductions, and recovery of patients with direction and supervision of veterinarian .
• Care for and monitor the condition of cats recovering from surgery.
• Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing.
• Document clients visit in Clinic HQ.
• Clean instruments, equipment, surfaces, and other materials.
• Assist Catmobile Program Coordinator when needed and flex to other organizational tasks when CM is non operational.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time hourly position. Typically four, ten-hour days, allowing flexibility for scheduling and when operations are concluded.

Supervisor Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisor responsibilities.

Competencies

• Collaboration in a team environment.
• Problem solving/analysis.
• Project management.
• Communication proficiency: able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of clients .
• Ethical conduct: adhere to the mission statement and guiding principles of MRFRS.
• Strong customer service skills.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in animal care or in a clinic preferred
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, a clean driving record.
• Animal handling skill and experience.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds regularly and 60 pounds occasionally.

More information available at https://mrfrs.org/careers/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• 5x8

Work Location: In person

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