What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Medical Technician position at Charleston Animal Society?
Join Our Family at Charleston Animal Society!
Charleston Animal Society is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Animal Medical Technician to join our passionate team. If you're ready to provide the highest level of care for our furry friends and contribute to creating loving connections, this is your chance!
Key Responsibilities:
- Experience in basic veterinary medical concepts including but not limited to vaccination protocol and diagnostic testing required.
- Must be able to properly hold and restraint during animal exams, vaccinations, and processing intakes.
- Must be able to fully process and perform diagnostic testing.
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions and effectively and efficiently under those conditions.
- Experience in understanding characteristics of animal behavior (for example being able to identify aggressive or fearful behavior). Must be proficient at animal restraint.
- Perform shelter exam and evaluation of each animal upon intake.
- Evaluate animals for any illness or injuries needing immediate treatment.
- Assist with animal husbandry and medications.
- Assisting in surgery as needed.
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining inventory in dog clinic, cat clinic, laboratory, and euthanasia room.
- Responsible for isolation ward and isolation animals.
- Assist with laundry as needed or delegates these tasks.
- Follow procedures and guidelines relating to evaluation of animals with unknown backgrounds.
- Performs euthanasia holds, and provides comfort to animals when being euthanized.
- Ensure sanitation of the facility by helping with crematory operations proper materials handling, general cleaning and organization.
- Compassion and understanding of animals.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to complete paperwork and computer data entry with each animal.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid South Carolina Driver’s License and excellent driving record required.
- Compassion and understanding of animals.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to clean continuously.
Additional Information:
- Physical requirements include but not limited to, walking, standing and moving of animals and equipment (ability to lift 50 pounds).
- Ability to stand a minimum of 10 hours per day.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Please Note: Our roles are fueled by fantastic customer service and come with physical demands, including plenty of cleaning and care.
Compensation: $15.00 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package to ensure you're well taken care of!
Working Schedule: 4 - 10 hours shifts. Work Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Off Thursday, Sunday, Monday.
Drug test and background checks are required for all positions.
Accessibility: If you have an impairment(s) covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to the job application, please call 843-329-1561.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- Every weekend
Ability to Commute:
- North Charleston, SC 29406 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- North Charleston, SC 29406: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
