Veterinary & Animal Care jobs encompass a variety of roles focused on the health and well-being of animals. These positions can range from veterinarians who diagnose and treat illnesses, veterinary technicians, and nurses who provide care and support during treatments, to animal shelter workers and pet groomers who ensure the daily comfort of animals. Key characteristics of such jobs include a passion for animal welfare, a strong sense of compassion, and often the need for specialized education and skills to provide medical care. Professionals in this field work in environments like clinics, hospitals, zoos, and farms, significantly contributing to the healthcare and management of domestic and wild animal populations.
Veterinary & Animal Care jobs encompass a variety of roles focused on the health and well-being of animals. These positions can range from veterinarians who diagnose and treat illnesses, veterinary technicians, and nurses who provide care and support during treatments, to animal shelter workers and pet groomers who ensure the daily comfort of animals. Key characteristics of such jobs include a passion for animal welfare, a strong sense of compassion, and often the need for specialized education and skills to provide medical care. Professionals in this field work in environments like clinics, hospitals, zoos, and farms, significantly contributing to the healthcare and management of domestic and wild animal populations.
diversity and inclusion. Job Summary Apply procedures and policies to provide for the daily needs of all animals. Serve as the lead in the euthanasia process and trainer for Animal Care staff. Perform all duties of the Animal Care Tech I position. Work cohesively with co-workers, other departments and volunteers.
Assist the public in a professional manner. 1) Train new employees and provide guidance/retraining to employees that may be struggling in accordance with HSPPR Animal Care training protocols. 2) Perform euthanasia in a humane, respectful manner in compliance with HSPPR Protocol which is based on recommendations from nationally-recognized animal welfare organizations 3) Assist
multiple departments as needed and available. Main assistance will be provided in Animal Care and as time allows hospital. The Animal Care Specialist shares in the responsibility for controlling and organizing department productivity, accuracy, maintenance of a positive and professional culture, and for overall output of the department.
The Animal Care Specialist will act as an informal leader in the absences of the Animal Care Supervisor. This position is not responsible for providing any form of disciplinary action. The Animal Care Specialist is responsible for providing feedback to the Animal Care Supervisor and to the Operations Manager for further review, consideration and action.
Key Duties and Responsibilities • Commitment to the mission, vision, goals and success of HSPPR • Handle all animals in the most humane manner possible • Perform euthanasia of animals, perform body care in accordance with euthanasia protocol • Assist Customer Service with transport of owner requested euthanasia animals • Train new employees and provide guidance/retraining to employees that may be struggling • Assist with cross training • Keep training manuals up to date • Update animal records in computer system • Perform all Animal Care Technician duties as assigned • Ensure animals are fed appropriate food in the correct quantity • Clean and disinfect kennels, cages and when necessary stalls following established protocol • Wash dishes, complete laundry duties, clean and maintain these areas following proper procedure and proper equipment use • Maintain equipment used in these procedures • Restock all items that are used daily in the kennel area • Maintain food storage, chemical storage, laundry room and food prep area in a clean, uncluttered and sanitary manner • Communicate with customers, volunteers and co-workers in a professional, courteous and calm manner at all times • Check inventory of animals daily to ensure correct animal, correct id collar, correct kennel card, report any unresolved discrepancies to Team Leader, Asst.
Manager or Shelter Manager • Move animal(s) as needed and ensure computer record and kennel cards are updated and re-printed • Participate in activities that improve animals' wellbeing while in HSPPR's care • Communicate issues and concerns to supervisors • Participate in staff meetings • Perform other duties as assigned Supervisory Duties None Physical Demands • Regularly sits at computer station. • Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of forty pounds with reasonable accommodations. • Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time.
• Typically stands, bends, stoops and crouches. • Consistently exposed to animals in the workplace and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available. • Periodically drives a HSPPR Vehicle to perform duties Schedule Requirements Schedule will include weekend and holiday work. Education/Experience Necessary Prior shelter, vet assistant or CVT, prior work experience training other employees and or volunteers is desired; Euthanasia By Injection certification by an accredited source is desired. The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community.
Core Values Statements- Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect, and compassion. Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve. Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions. Excellence: We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation, and the development of our board, staff and volunteers.
Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people. Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion. HSPPR welcomes you to apply for the exciting position of Event Specialist at our Colorado Springs campus. Responsible for ensuring high veterinary medical standards and quality of service in the Shelter and Wellness Programs.
The Wellness VA will support community services in the Pueblo Wellness Clinic for pet owners in financial need. Services will encompass spay/neuter, vaccinations, and wellness appointments to bridge the gap that currently exists for access to veterinary care. The Wellness VA will be scheduled to operate out of our Pueblo Wellness Clinic but assists at either shelter location during non-operational days or as
needed for staffing. The Wellness VA will represent the Pueblo Wellness Clinic in a professional and courteous manner by communicating effectively with the public regarding our services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Provides accurate information and friendly professional service to the public by handling the drop offs coming in for surgery in the mornings, vaccination and wellness appointments, post-op instructions after surgery at the end of the day, discussing program options, and assistance with decision-making based on client resources. Explains risks of anesthesia, nature of the procedure being done, and post-op care and has client sign paperwork and makes arrangements for pick
up. Handles scheduling, data entry and intake and discharge procedures for all incoming public surgeries and vaccination appointments through the Chameleon and Acuity software programs.
Financial transactions will also be handled and tracked on a daily basis. Maintains medical treatment records and reports in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with HSPPR procedures. Updates records in the shelter database with information regarding the health and status of each animal. Assists the veterinarians with patient exams by providing proper animal restraint, obtaining a medical history from records, performing tasks and treatments as directed, and filling medications.
Administers treatments to wellness patients per the veterinarians' orders and provides excellent patient care. Explains medical conditions, prognosis, risks, and aftercare for various medical conditions and procedures. As well as medical documentation, client communication, and education regarding surgical procedures and other medical conditions. Fills all medications from a central shop and ensures all animals receive the appropriate medication. Provides direction and triage for incoming animals in need of medical attention. Animal handling to include kenneling animals after surgery and retrieving animals for owners following appointments.
Assists during surgeries by providing animal restraint, assisting with pre-medication administration, and overseeing recovering patients. Answers phone calls and returns messages regarding scheduling and services, provides information to the public, and assists customers. Assists in the maintenance of clinic and facility equipment to assure cleanliness and safety. Cleans and disinfects kennels and health care areas as needed to ensure they are maintained in a sanitary and organized manner. Uses proper PPE and cleaning protocols to prevent disease transmission in the clinic.
Assists with euthanasia as required. Checks and re-stocks supplies as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Other: Commitment to the mission, values, goals and success of HSPPR. Appropriately documents observed animal behaviors utilizing objective language as required in relevant procedures and/or policies. Perform all other duties as assigned. Supervisory Duties None Physical Demands Regularly sits at computer station, often in a shared office environment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 or more pounds of moving weight and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 or more pounds of moving weight.
May be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and is frequently required to stand and walk. May be expected to be on feet for extended periods of time. Consistently exposed to animals in the workplace and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Regularly exposed to noise and potential exposure to hazardous weather conditions.
Potential exposure to cleaning supplies and/or other substances containing toxic or caustic chemicals. Schedule Requirements Schedule may include weekend and evening work. Education/Experience Necessary High School diploma or general education degree (GED). One year of customer service experience, preferably in a full-service veterinary hospital or equivalent related experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as flexibility and the ability to multitask in a high paced environment are required. Experience and medical knowledge base to appropriately direct questions, triage inquiries and to provide sound medical advice to the public.
The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community. Core Values Statements- Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect, and compassion. Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve. Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions.
Excellence: We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation, and the development of our board, staff and volunteers. Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people. Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
Veterinary & Animal Care jobs encompass a variety of roles focused on the health and well-being of animals. These positions can range from veterinarians who diagnose and treat illnesses, veterinary technicians, and nurses who provide care and support during treatments, to animal shelter workers and pet groomers who ensure the daily comfort of animals. Key characteristics of such jobs include a passion for animal welfare, a strong sense of compassion, and often the need for specialized education and skills to provide medical care. Professionals in this field work in environments like clinics, hospitals, zoos, and farms, significantly contributing to the healthcare and management of domestic and wild animal populations.
