Clinic Coordinator - Seattle Humane

POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinic Coordinator is responsible for providing cordial, compassionate, quality support to all clients, staff, and volunteers. T...KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION OR TRAINING:

Experience in a veterinary setting or animal welfare field preferred.

Bilingual Spanish speakers strongly preferred.

Must be able to read, write, listen and communicate effectively in English.

Must be able to perform basic mathematical operations.

Must be able to work at locations outside of Seattle Humane’s Bellevue campus.

Should be able to identify personal limitations and be willing to ask for help.

Proficient at use of computer technology including Microsoft Office programs, databases, email and Internet.

Animal Handling: 

Will be asked to handle up to 40 dogs and cats per day 

Able to learn characteristics of animal behavior and utilization of low stress animal handling as related to a clinic/shelter environment 

Able to learn and use appropriate safety equipment for fractious or feral animals 

Able to become proficient at animal restraint for various procedures 

 

LICENSES/CERTIFICAITON REQUIRED:

Ability to obtain a Veterinary Medication Clerk License (can be obtained on the job).

 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work standing or sitting for 10 or more hours 

Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds repeatedly with or without accommodation 

Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly 

Must be able to work and reach on hands and knees 

Must be able to use a ladder and step stool 

Must have an acceptable degree of dexterity in hands and fingers 

Must be able to work efficiently under stressful conditions 

Must be able to respond quickly to a variety of medical situations 

Ability to rapidly and accurately process information 

Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:   

Primarily indoor working conditions in an office/clinic setting for nine to twelve hours per day.  Some work may be done in kennels or outdoors.  Exposures to potential hazards include waste anesthetic gases, radiation, cleaning chemicals and disinfectants, formalin, needles, scalpel blades and other sharp hazards, animal bites and scratches, zoonotic diseases, animal hair, dander and wastes, pharmaceutical and biological agents, euthanasia solution, eye hazards, steam (from autoclave), wet floors, potential electrical hazards, constant noise (vacuum, fan, barking) and interruptions, back strain, exposure to cold or other hazards with walk-in freezer.    

 

WORK HOURS: Full-time, non-exempt, hourly position. Scheduled for 40 hours per week. The Shelter and Veterinary Clinic operate 7 days per week including holidays; schedule may vary depending on coverage, holidays or emergencies.  

 

SEATTLE HUMANE CORE VALUES:

Candidate should be committed to Seattle Humane’s Core Values:

Compassion

Accessibility

Innovation

Responsibility

Teamwork

 

The Benefits:

At Seattle Humane, we believe in investing in our people, you'll receive competitive benefits and perks, including full health & wellness coverage, generous paid time off starting at three weeks, 10 paid holidays, an employer matching retirement plan, personal pet allowance, employee sabbaticals, tuition reimbursement for Vet Tech school, a budget toward continuing education, bonuses, discounts, and you get to work around cute animals!

Check out our LIST of benefits and perks HERE

Sound like something you want to be a part of? Then apply today!

 

Who we are:

Seattle Humane is more than a shelter, we are a community resource center. We're meeting the increasing need for pet owner support services, so that families don't have to choose between an overdue bill and a beloved family member. We're training the next generation of veterinarians in our state-of-the-art medical center. We're building a community of animal advocates through our volunteer and youth education programs. The impact of Seattle Humane is life-changing, for the animals in our care and the people who love them. Our top priority is to connect animals in need of rescue with the people who will love them. Through our outreach, advocacy, and services, we strive to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all.

Take a look at our Vision for the Future, which will guide our work and priorities in the years to come.

 

 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity employer, Seattle Humane is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.