Animal Medical Care Technician Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Animal Medical Care Technician Animal Protection Society of Durham Durham, NC Job Details Full-time $19

• $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Kennel experience Medication administration Animal shelter Intake Veterinary experience Animal care 1 year Communication skills Entry level Animal restraint Veterinary technician experience

Full Job Description The Animal Protection Society of Durham Position:

Animal Medical Care Technician Ideal Applicant:

The ideal candidate for this position has one to two years of experience working in a veterinary medical facility or animal shelter. They should be passionate about animal welfare, enjoy working with people and animals, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be committed to improving the lives of both people and animals.

What APS of Durham Offers:

The Animal Protection Society of Durham is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of people and animals. We foster an accepting and supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion as strengths. We believe in providing a living wage and understand that both individuals and animals contribute to our well-being. Our culture promotes non-judgment, and we actively strive to help our community and give back.

Compensation:

This is a full-time position with a 40-hour work week. The hourly wage ranges from $19.00 to $22.00, depending on experience. Employees receive holiday pay, sick leave, vacation time, insurance, and retirement benefits.

Job Summary:

The Animal Medical Care Technician will assist in providing veterinary medical services to animals at the Durham County Animal Shelter. Responsibilities include animal restraint and handling, basic animal care, assisting with medical and surgical procedures, administering medication, maintaining records, conducting laboratory tests, and performing equipment maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Restrain animals for medical examinations and procedures
• Care for animals in medical areas (feeding, cleaning, monitoring, etc.)
• Provide care for small animal species (rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, reptiles, birds, exotics, etc.), including initial setup, cage cleaning, feeding, and maintaining medical records
• Transport animals between kennels and medical areas
• Clean, stock, and prepare the surgery room and equipment
• Clean, wrap, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and packs
• Induce, maintain, and monitor anesthesia
• Recover anesthetized patients
• Maintain medical records and drug logs
• Monitor inventory levels, order, and restock supplies
• Collect blood, urine, fecal, and other samples
• Perform, interpret, and record results of basic laboratory tests (e.g., fecal flotation, SNAP tests, fungal cultures, urinalysis, ear cytology)
• Administer vaccines
• Administer oral and injectable medications
• Implant microchips
• Perform euthanasia (training and certification will be provided)

Qualifications and Skills:

• Exceptional and compassionate animal care skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience in animal restraint and handling
• Knowledge of common medical and behavioral issues in animals
• Familiarity with basic shelter standards of care
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Ability to learn new skills effectively
• Capability to work and thrive in an open-intake shelter setting

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience as a veterinary technician is highly desired
• Experience in an animal shelter is also highly desired How to apply: All interested applicants are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume to our Executive Director, Shafonda Allen, at .

No phone calls or visits, please.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00

• $22.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person