What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Intake Coordinator for Animals position at Humane Society for Hamilton Co?
At the Humane Society for Hamilton County, caring for animals isn’t just a job – it’s our passion. The impact we make is life-changing for the animals in our care and the people who love them.
As part of the Medical Intake team, you are responsible for the animal intake process and ensuring animals are medically processed, temperament tested, and moved onto the next step in our workflow process. This individual will also be responsible for following all established treatment plans for sick animals according to our medical protocols. The Medical Intake Coordinators will also be responsible for providing support in the surgery suite.
Responsibilities
This individual must physically hold and restrain animals that may struggle, scratch, or try to bite.
This individual must be able to view physical symptoms or medical problems, read medical instruments, and follow handwritten instructions.
This individual must be able to respond and quickly react to frequent auditory signals, warnings, or communication from other staff, animals, or medical equipment.
This individual must be able to conduct routine exams, tests, vaccines, and treatments.
This individual must be able to process the intake of new animals which includes but not limited to: drawing blood, administering vaccines, microchipping and medicating animals.
Qualifications
Experience in veterinary medicine is required.
Animal handling experience in a clinic setting is required.
Being knowledgeable about shelter related illnesses with an understanding of how to identify such conditions, establish the plan of action, and implement the medical treatment plan is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- Day shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $23
