San Diego Humane Society is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant for our Community Veterinary Program!

How you’ll impact our mission:

At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission to Inspire Compassion. The Community Veterinary Program (CVP) is a new initiative focused on connecting pet families with resources to improve the health and quality of life of pets and the people who love them.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing exemplary medical care and removing barriers to accessing care for animals in our community. You’ll also champion the cause of vital programs such as the Vaccine Clinics (for the public), Community Spay and Neuter (CSN), the Voucher Program, Community Outreach Events, CARE Program and the Community Cat Program (CCP), and new and emerging programs in El Centro and Baja.

If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you.

What’s in it for you?

At SDHS, we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.

As an employee you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!)
• Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
• Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
• …and so much more!

What you’ll do:

• Provide medical care and monitor the health and welfare of animals under the direction of the staff veterinarians. Administers treatment, including oral and injectable medications, vaccines and microchips, etc.
• Set up prep and surgery rooms, and cleans rooms after procedures. Maintain all medical equipment used, clean instruments, order supplies as directed. Keep surgical supplies up to date for everyday use, including packs, drapes, and gowns
• Assist in surgeries and monitors animals before, during and post-surgery. Assist with dental cleanings and routine lab tests including fecal analysis, x-rays, blood work and cytology. Will move animals from and to cages when treatment is required
• Assist with or perform euthanasia when required

What we’re looking for:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• A minimum of one (1) year clinical experience and/or shelter experience required.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.
• Must have a valid passport or obtain a passport within one (1) year of appointment

• Bilingual skills a plus, Bilingual-Spanish preferred

Will be required to drive mobile unit and must have experience driving large vehicles or be willing to be trained on driving the mobile unit.

Location & Hours: Based at our San Diego Campus, with the occasion of off-site special and mobile events. Travel to other campuses, areas within the community, Baja and working on a mobile unit is required. Work hours may be weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays and special events. This position works a 4/10 Alternative Work Schedule.

Pay: Starting range is between $18.00 – $20.25 per hour and is eligible for an hourly bilingual-Spanish premium. The hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience.