Whispering Willows Senior Dog Sanctuary is looking for a Veterinary Assistant!
WWSDS is a hospice facility for senior dogs ages 12+. Veterinary Assistants would help the lead Hospice Veterinary Technician in all healthcare of the sanctuaries seniors dogs. Here at sanctuary, we are here to give comfort and a pain free end of life experience to each senior dog who passes through our doors.
Some duties would include the following but are not limited to:
- exams (checking eyes/ears, mouth, etc.)
- restraint
- nail trims
- expressing anal glands
- fecal floats
- giving injections both SubQ and IM
- dispensing medications
- keeping track of flea/tick/hw prevention, when HW tests are needed, and vaccines in an organized manner
- doing Red Light Therapy
- general cleaning
A good candidate would have open availability, be extremely comfortable with the euthanasia process, and be able to work at least one weekend day. Schedule us given 2 weeks in advance. Also, candidates must have a valid driver's license.
No experience is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- What are your views on euthanasia?
- What makes you a good fit for this role?
- Do you have any veterinary experience?
Ability to Commute:
- Hermitage, MO 65668 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hermitage, MO 65668: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person