Helping Hands Humane Society

Three puppies. Three hearts that just need someone to show them the world isn't so scary. ❤️

Meet Laredo, Wave, and Stormy. These 4-month-old pit bull puppies were are struggling with shelter life and are missing out on important socialization during a critical stage of growing up. What they really need is a patient family to help build their confidence and let them blossom.

They're eligible for foster-to-adopt or regular adoption, and thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation’s , they're Pick Your Price starting at $0.

We believe they'd do best adopted separately, and if you have a confident, friendly dog at home, even better! A canine role model can help show them that people, walks, toys, and life outside the shelter aren't so scary after all.

Come meet them today! We're open 11:30 AM-6:00 PM. Help give one of these babies the chance to grow up in a home instead of a kennel. 🐾

Clickety Clack made her TV debut at WIBW with Melissa Brunner Brown! This kitten came to us with broken upper and lower jaws, but she was still eating and full of motivation to thrive. With TLC in her foster home she healed without needing further medical intervention, and today she joined the adoption floor!

Shout out to Travel Cat | Your Cat Backpack for donating cat backpacks to HHHS for outings like this. 😻💗🐾

We are hiring Veterinary Assistants! If you have a passion for helping pets in need, HHHS takes in over 6,000 animals every single year. Especially if you would like to learn more about the medical side of animal welfare, this job will provide plenty of experience and learning opportunity. You will never have a boring day!

Please email [email protected] to apply - we have one full-time and one part-time position available.

The Veterinary Assistant provides support to the veterinary staff of HHHS by preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and providing quality patient care.

Major Duties:

Prepare animals for surgery; perform animal restraint and handling for various medical procedures; administer vaccinations and treatments; implant microchips

Follow all clinic operating policies and protocols as well as all shelter policies

Sterilize and prepare surgical instruments, equipment and packs

Sanitize and prepare surgery suite before and after operations; provide general custodial duties for clinic including emptying trash, mopping, and disinfecting countertops

Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of clinic software; maintain proper electronic patient documentation in software

Receive shipments and restock supplies

Provide excellent patient care; maintain a humane and caring attitude at all times towards animal patients

Interact with clients in-person, via email and telephone in a friendly, professional and helpful manner

Perform humane euthanasia on shelter animals adhering to details in the shelter euthanasia policy and guidelines according to state law and the AVMA

Work with other departments to ensure the organization’s overall success

Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the organization’s discretion

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED
Within six (6) months of appointment to position, must become certified and able to perform euthanasia based on shelter procedures and guidelines
Strong computer and word processing skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to interact with impounded dogs, cats and other animals including vicious, stray, sick or injured animals
Ability to handle seeing and dealing with animals that have been abused, neglected or treated cruelly
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with staff
Ability to work efficiently with attention to details and quality of work produced
Ability to exercise good judgment in setting priorities and organization of work load

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, etc.
Ability to push or pull supplies up to 25 lbs
Ability to physically handle and restrain domestic animals
Ability to read computer screens and mail; talk on the phone

Work Environment:

Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting
Interaction with staff and customers
Potential exposure to parasites and infectious diseases that may be carried and transmitted by animals; potential exposure to animal bites and scratches

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time.

The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Pay: $11.00 per hour

Work Location: In person