Posted August 08, 2026
Veterinary Assistant
Humane Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN, US
Full Time
16USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Join Our Medical Team as a Veterinary Assistant at Humane Fort Wayne!
Are you passionate about animal health, skilled in veterinary care, and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization? This role is a cornerstone of our clinical operations—supporting surgical and wellness services, shelter animal health, and providing compassionate patient care from intake to discharge. As a key team member, you will help ensure every animal we treat receives safe, appropriate, and quality care.
What You’ll Do :
Surgery & Wellness Care
- Triage patients and communicate concerns to the veterinarian
- Provide hands-on medical care throughout surgical & wellness procedures
- Assist veterinarians during surgery and wellness exams
- Maintain drug logs, databases, and accurate patient records
- Administer vaccines, tests, medications, and treatments
- Maintain clean, sterile workspaces and appropriate medical inventory
Shelter Medicine & Animal Wellness
- Monitor overall health of shelter & foster animals
- Administer appropriate treatments and medical care
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Maintain a safe, healthy, properly supplied shelter environment
- Ensure adoption-ready animals are fully vaccinated, sterilized, and microchipped
- Stay informed on current animal welfare practices
What You Bring
Education & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associates degree (preferred but not required)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand or sit for 8+ hours
- Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs
- Good fine motor skills, vision, hearing, balance, and mobility
- Ability to kneel, bend, climb, and navigate tight spaces
- Ability to work in varying environmental temperatures
Emotional & Mental Strength
We know this work is deeply meaningful—and sometimes emotionally difficult:
- Ability to stay calm under stress
- Ability to respond quickly to medical situations (with training)
- Ability to process information and make informed decisions
- Resilience when coping with loss, medical complications, or euthanasia
- Capacity to lead, delegate, and support others
- Ability to ask for help and work as part of a team
