Clinic Technician- Animal Shelter Position Available In Berkeley, South Carolina

Clinic Technician- Animal Shelter Dorchester Paws – 3.4 Summerville, SC Job Details Full-time From $13 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications Animal care Entry level Full Job Description This is a full time position, including weekends.

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinic Technician position is a key role in the composition of the staff for maintaining the wellbeing of our shelter animals by tending to their medical needs. Clinic technicians must be self-motivated, team player, efficient, dependable, able to multi-task, and enjoy caring for animals! The primary functions are to work in our processing clinic doing intake exams on all animals that come into the shelter. This includes giving vaccines, drawing blood, microchipping, trimming nails, assessing medical needs, daily evaluation and care of animals, maintenance of preventative health programs and medical protocols, keeping records up to date in Shelterluv.

JOB DUTIES

Support organization in daily functions including the general care and maintenance of the facility and all animals including morning cleaning Assist in the processing of animals coming into the shelter Examine animals to determine if there is a need for treatment Giving medication to the animals on campus that are being treated for various conditions Keeping up to date animal inventory and assure all animals have intake photos Walk and exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health Making rounds to check on animals listed on the medical board for inspection Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears Collect, prepare, maintain, and record animal information, such as weight, age, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other organizations, and the public Maintain the shelter by performing tasks including, but not limited to, sweeping/mopping floors, wiping counters, taking out the trash, cleaning bathrooms, and checking equipment and supplies Assist other staff members on occasion with such tasks as helping restrain an animal, helping clients with their pets, etc. Make medical decisions regarding continued animal care under the supervision of the Clinic Supervisor and Shelter Health Manager Checking in foster appointments and relaying anything done during the foster appointment, including explaining medications dispensed Perform other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Clinic Technician will work both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to stand, walk, and move for extended periods of time. Must be able to have reliable transportation to conduct all work at the shelter in Summerville. This role requires flexibility and the ability to stand, lift, kneel, crouch, and bend. Requires routine use of medical supplies and clinic equipment. Light travel is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work well with cats and dogs This position requires many detailed tasks and multi-tasking abilities Must be able to work effectively in a team environment Must be flexible and be able to communicate with other team members proficiently Become euthanasia certified within 6 months of hire Be on a rotating foster medical emergency line

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person