CVT or Assistant

Is it time to shake things up in your career? Ready to be part of a shelter team with heart, humor, and enthusiasm? Look no further! HAWS (Humane Animal Welfare Society) is thrilled to add a full‑time Vet Assistant or CVT to our growing crew.

At HAWS our team works together to create a space where community pets and their people stay together. If things don’t go as planned, we are here to support those pets that come to the shelter seeking a new start. You will get our support through mentorship, training, and the chance to make a real impact on the community.

• Medical Director, full time and part time Veterinarians, and volunteer Veterinarians.
• A squad of excellent assistants and technicians.
• Clinic Director and two front office gurus.
• You’ll work alongside 2/3 Veterinarians daily as well as multiple technicians holding it all together.

• Be the superhero sidekick to our amazing veterinarians during surgery.
• Welcome pets and their people with check-in and discharge daily.
• Give vaccines and assist with preventative care during our afternoon Wellness Clinics.
• Work with patients that are not always as happy to see us as we are to see them.
• Dispense and provide medications.
• Prep animals for surgery and provide the best post‑op care.
• Keep our surgical equipment and clinic clean and tidy.

• Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting
• Comfortable with shelter medical databases (we’ll get you up to speed!).
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Someone who likes a dynamic environment, we are busy, we love it that way!
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience and confidence in safely handling and restraining animals of various sizes and temperaments in a fast‑paced setting.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds and stay on your feet, patients keep us moving!
• Ability to pass a background check and have valid vehicle insurance.