Job Description
Job duties:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
- The veterinary assistant participates in animal husbandry and clinical care of animals in the shelter or clinic, educates pet owners on pet health and ensures a safe and efficient medical environment to support the Harris County VPH medical program.
- Perform daily animal husbandry of pets who are under medical care while utilizing appropriate PPE; Clean, organize and stock medical work areas and surgical equipment, Document treatments and diagnoses in shelter software; Administer and dispense medications according to treatment plan; Obtain and perform diagnostics testing; Support veterinary team with restraint, radiography, treatments and preventative care; Provide client education on responsible pet ownership and medical care.
- High school diploma or GED, 4 months in an animal care or shelter environment, proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry, Effective verbal/written communication skills
- Position is located in a fast-paced animal shelter setting with exposure to animal allergens/smells, loud noises, and temperature changes.
- Position requires long period of standing, sitting, bending, lifting and stooping. Position will be required to lift and restrain animals or other objects up to 50 pounds.
- This position requires a flexible schedule working 40 hours per week, with weekend rotations.
- Position requires wearing color matching scrub uniforms. closed toe/slip proof shoes and the use of computer/veterinary medical equipment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Website | https://www.tscti.com/careers-0 |
About Company
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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