Veterinary Assistant Jobs

WHO WE ARE:

Backed by Columbus Humane’s 140 years of experience serving our community, the Columbus Humane Essential Care Center is a first of its kind clinic offering comprehensive subsidized care including preventative wellness, medical treatment, nutritional, and surgical/dental services for at-risk pets. We believe in supporting the teaching mission of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Rachael Ray Foundation Pathways to Careers in Animal Health veterinary assistant training program. As a Veterinary Assistant on our team, you will have the opportunity to work with an exceptional group of professionals that share the common goal of exceptional care. CHECC is in Columbus Ohio, an area known for its diversity. Columbus is the state capital and one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, featuring multiple metro parks, distinctive neighborhoods and several venues for art, culture, and sports.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The Columbus Humane Essential Care Center is currently seeking an innovative, open-minded Veterinary Assistant to help us dramatically increase access to quality veterinary care and nutritious pet food for our neighbors struggling to get care for the pets they love. This candidate is a dedicated associate and will think, communicate, and always act in the best interest of our human and animal clients. We have put together an incredibly loyal, hardworking, and dedicated support team. And, as a bonus, you we also offer a free Pet Food Pantry for our clients that need assistants with feeding their pets. We are committed to our clients, patients, and our local community. Our hospital culture thrives on teamwork and camaraderie which naturally leads to delivering exceptional service.

THE GOOD STUFF (Benefits):

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. CHECC offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

Well balanced life: Set work schedule, giving you dedicated time off to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time. Most weekends off. We will host a once-a-month vaccine clinic.

Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

Better together: Annual uniform allowances.

Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an IRA retirement savings plan. Health saving plans offered. AND, as a non-profit 501c3 associate, you are eligible for Public Service Loan forgiveness.

COOL STUFF (Diagnostic capabilities):

• Digital Radiology
• Dental x-ray
• In-house IDEXX Laboratory
• IDEXX Reference Laboratory

MUST HAVE’S (Qualifications):

• Be willing to be flexible, this is a new venture for all of us. We may find the need to modify and update systems and procedures often to better serve clients, patients, the practice, and our associates.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records, recognize people & understand written direction.
• Dependable attendance is required.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.
• Passionate belief in Columbus Humane’s vision, mission, and values.?
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must have demonstrated experience in animal care and handling.
• Must have strong medical skills and the ability to stay motivated.
• High School Diploma
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

At times required to lift, up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIROMENT

Work is performed in a normal veterinary clinic setting including exposure to hazardous chemicals and potential of exposure to parasites and infectious diseases that can be carried and transmitted by animals.

Columbus Humane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.