Driver cum Veterinary Assistant

Position Objectives:

  • To ensure that the organisation’s ambulance is roadworthy and ready to go all the time
  • To be available to drive the vehicle whenever needed
  • To assist the veterinarian and veterinary assistants with clinical procedures and with the maintenance of supplies

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports To:

Manager of Veterinary Services – Mumbai

Location:

Mumbai

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Assist the veterinarian and veterinary assistants with routine clinical work, including the humane handling and restraining of animals
  • Assist the veterinarian with the daily maintenance of drugs, instruments, and other equipment in the emergency vehicle and replenish the stock when necessary
  • Assist team members with routine clinical work and community engagement activities
  • Take photographs and video footage of important clinical cases and community engagement activities, compile them by the end of each week, and share them with the supervisor
  • Manage crowds at treatment sites and request that animal owners and bystanders allow clinical procedures to be performed without hindrance
  • Carry out daily fitness checks on the ambulance
  • Drive responsibly while ensuring safety and security
  • Ensure timely maintenance and servicing of the vehicle
  • Maintain essential documents, including the vehicle’s logbook
  • Ensure that bio-medical waste is collected, packed, and stored for disposal as per the protocol
  • Ensure that drinking water is available in the vehicle for staff at all times
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of two years of experience driving four-wheel vehicles in Delhi
  • Experience maintaining four-wheel vehicles preferred
  • Experience maintaining medication inventory preferred
  • Experience in assisting with regular office-related work preferred
  • Good communication skills in Hindi preferred
  • A valid driver’s licence for four-wheel vehicles
  • Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

How to Apply:

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