Care-A-Van Veterinary Technician (Mobile Vaccine Clinic- Part-Time) Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Care-A-Van Veterinary Technician (Mobile Vaccine Clinic- Part-Time) Pawmetto Lifeline – 2.3 Columbia, SC Job Details Part-time $13 – $16 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Employee assistance program Employee discount Qualifications Kennel experience Animal shelter Sales Customer service High school diploma or GED Animal handling Vaccination administration Veterinary terminology Entry level Under 1 year Animal restraint Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description Pawmetto Lifeline is a private not for profit organization. We are an animal advocacy organization offering educational and medical programs for pets with a focus on pet retention. Our goal is to ensure pets are never homeless by supporting pet owners in need of our services with the hopes that their pet never enters a shelter. Rescue work is 24/7. The work environment is very stressful as we are dealing with people and animals in crisis. These are the perfect qualifications for any position at

Pawmetto Lifeline:

strong work ethic, belief in our mission, animal rescue work and improving community outcomes are your passion and that you thrive in a stressful, unpredictable environment. If you meet these qualifications, please review the following openings at Pawmetto Lifeline. Care-A-Van Veterinary Technician Hours are Friday – Sunday (schedule to be determined) Responsibilities of the

CAV Veterinary Technician:

Duties include, but are not limited to – assisting clients with paperwork, entering paperwork into our computer system, handling and restraining cats and dogs for vaccines and blood draws, assisting with setup and breakdown of sites, assist with stocking vans, talking to clients about services offered and explaining products, assisting Lead Coordinators and reporting to the Care-A-Van Manager. Must be willing to cross-train to learn the Coordinator’s roles and responsibilities. Although vet tech experience is preferred, if applicant does not have prior animal handling experience they will be required to participate in restraint training before being hired. The successful candidate must be available to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Workdays can be from 8-12 hours a day and the work is outside.

Desired Qualifications:

Veterinary technician experience in a clinic or animal shelter, customer service and sales experience are also preferred. Applicants should be highly motivated with an interest in helping animals. Must be comfortable handling all breeds of cats and dogs, possess excellent people skills, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, withstand long hours standing and also be willing to work in all weather extremes. The successful candidate will be a problem-solver, possess a respectful and professional demeanor, be very organized and able to work fast under pressure. The Mobile Vaccine Clinic, Care-A-Van, is a true mobile vaccine service operated by Pawmetto Lifeline. The Care-A-Van is designed to provide pet owners across SC with convenient access to low-cost vaccines and products to keep their dogs and cats healthy. Our service operates on Friday, Saturday & Sundays in various locations throughout South Carolina, and on Wednesdays and Friday mornings at our facility location. All proceeds from the Care-A-Van supports Pawmetto Lifeline’s life-saving mission. Pawmetto Lifeline is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit animal rescue organization solving pet overpopulation in the Midlands. There are over 13,800 homeless pets in the Midlands and over 6,100 are euthanized each year. Pawmetto Lifeline has a plan in place to correct this problem through four distinct initiatives: Adoption, Medical, Rescue Collaboration, and Education efforts.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$13.00 – $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Employee discount

Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift

Work Location:

In person