Employment Opportunities

Pets Alive is seeking a full-time veterinary assistant who wants to be part of the solution to end the unnecessary euthanasia of cats and dogs. The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Canine/feline veterinary experience is required. Candidate must have a flexible schedule, a willingness to get their hands dirty, a commitment to our mission, a positive attitude, and the ability to work as a team player.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Kennel work
• Surgical assistant
• Administrative duties
• Customer service

Wage is commensurate with experience, skills, and abilities–$12 to $16/hour. Employer-subsidized health, dental and vision insurance, along with retirement benefits, available. Pets Alive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In order to apply, email cover letter and resume to all[email protected] – no phone calls or in-person visits please.

Please note: Pets Alive policy requires that all staff and volunteers be fully vaccinated for COVID and provide verification of vaccination status.

Pets Alive is seeking a veterinary surgeon (either full or part-time) to perform high-volume spay/neuter surgeries. A registered veterinary nurse and veterinary assistants provide support.

DVM and Indiana, CSR, DEA licensing are required.

Surgical duties include:
– Examine animals pre-op to determine their ability to withstand surgery
– Perform surgical sterilizations and other surgeries including but not limited to:  hernia repair, cherry eye, and dew claw removal
– Examine animals post-op as necessary to ensure appropriate healing
– Inoculate animals and provide recommendations for follow-up care
– Supervise cleaning program for prevention of infectious/zoonotic disease
– Supervise handling and recording of controlled substances by veterinary staff
– Supervise post-op rechecks and order of medical treatments as necessary to ensure complete surgical recovery
– Actively promote spay/neuter and educate clients on responsible animal ownership
– Actively support associate staff and volunteers, and promote the development of skills related to the advancement of our goals and mission
– Represent Pets Alive spay/neuter clinic in a professional and courteous manner at all times
– Provide quality service to clients, volunteers, and staff recognizing their individual contributions to the success of our organization
– Participate on committees and special projects as assigned
– Other duties as assigned

Salary commensurate with experience. Relocation stipend and tuition reimbursement negotiable. Employer-subsidized health, dental and vision insurance, along with retirement benefits and life insurance, available for full-time staff.

Pets Alive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Allison Hess.