Veterinary Assistant

Overview

The Potter League for Animals is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promote, protect and advance the well-being of Rhode Island’s companion animals. As the most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state, we impact more than 10,000 companion animals each year.

The Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing quality, compassionate care to animals at the Potter League's Spay & Neuter Clinic in Warwick, RI in accordance with the League’s mission, goals and management philosophy. They assist with restraining animals for exams, giving animals injections and vaccines, preparing animals and equipment for surgery, cleaning surgical and office areas and equipment, assisting with discharges and administrative duties, etc.

The Veterinary Assistant will have the opportunity to be trained to assist with monitoring anesthesia, giving IV injections, drawing blood, completing drug calculations, and developing into a qualified Veterinary Technician.

• Type:
  Part-Time, 20 hours per week
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Thursday from 9:00am to 2:00pm
• Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on experience, paid biweekly
• Benefits:
  Not benefits eligible

• Functions well in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities; ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrates reliability and strong work ethic both as an individual and as a member of a team.
• Displays attention to detail even in a distracting environment.
• Communicates clearly and articulately verbally and in writing.
• Learns new tasks and responsibilities willingly and asks questions when needed.
• Engages others with a calm, positive and mature presence even through difficult situations.
• Values meaningful work and their positive impact on themselves, their colleagues, and the people and pets the Potter League serves.

This job description is not a contract - management reserves the right to change its contents at any time. This organization complies with the guidelines set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era.

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.