Job detail

Per Diem Certified Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant - Northeast Animal Shelter and Community Clinic

MSPCA-Angell

#Urgent Care #Vaccination #Non-profit #Animal Handling #Anesthesia Monitoring #Veterinary Assistant #Veterinary Care #Animal Shelter

Quick overview

Assist staff veterinarians with medical procedures, vaccinations, and testing for homeless and clinic animals. Monitor surgical procedures including spays, neuters, and dentals to ensure animal health.

Requirements summary

Applicants must be a Certified Veterinary Technician or have at least one year of experience as a veterinary assistant. Previous animal handling experience is required, and experience in anesthesia monitoring is strongly encouraged.

professional certificateVaccinationPatient careAnesthesia monitoringAnimal handlingDental proceduresSurgical proceduresVeterinary assistanceMedical testingSurgical monitoringSpay and neuter assistance

Job description

Per diem shifts available. The hourly pay rate will be determined based on skill level. Assistant level pay rates range from $20.00 - $30.00 per hour. Certified Technician level pay rates range from $24.00 - $35.00 per hour!

The position

We are looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician or a Veterinary Assistant to pick up at least 3 per diem shifts per month to assist with procedures for homeless animals at our adoption center and with owned patients from our low-cost community clinic.

This is your opportunity to be a part of working in a clinic which outreaches to underserved local communities and helps care for the thousands of homeless animals at our Northeast Adoption Center in Salem, MA.

Primary responsibilities include assisting staff veterinarian with procedures and treatments required to ensure and maintain the health of homeless animals awaiting adoption. This position assists our veterinary team and shelter staff with the examination, vaccination and medical testing of incoming animals. This position also includes surgical monitoring for spays/neuters, dentals, and other surgical procedures for animals awaiting adoption and for animals seen through our community clinic for low income clients. This position offers exposure to a diversity of surgical and medical cases rarely seen in private practice.

Enjoy a consistent schedule that allows for a work-life balance while also having the excitement of an urgent care clinic, providing lifesaving care to animals in need. Make a real difference in the lives of people and pets by providing care to homeless animals in need and providing accessible and affordable veterinary care to underserved communities.

This is your opportunity to join the MSPCA, one of the oldest and most respected humane organizations in the world. Working for an organization that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds a wonderful dimension to delivering high quality veterinary service. Can you imagine waking up each working day knowing that you’re about to do some good in your community?

Applicant requirements

We are looking for applicants with a CVT or at least one year of experience as a veterinary assistant with previous animal handling experience. Any applicants with experience in anesthesia monitoring are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please detail your animal care experience in your cover letter.

Who we are

The MSPCA-Angell is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world, and working in an environment that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds an important dimension to our work.

If you are interested in working for an organization where your work is an important part of a respected and caring non-profit, this may be the opportunity you are looking for.