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Experienced Veterinary Technician - Weekends Only Edgar & Ivy's Cat Sanctuary |

Corpus Christi, TX Job Type:

Part-Time |

Weekends OnlySchedule:

Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM - 6:00

PMExperience Required:

Minimum 3 years in a veterinary clinic, hospital, emergency practice, or animal shelter About Us Edgar & Ivy's Cat Sanctuary is a nonprofit, feline-only rescue specializing in critical care, neonatal medicine, infectious diseases, rehabilitation, and the treatment of medically fragile cats and kittens. Our sanctuary provides a unique clinical environment where experienced veterinary technicians can put their knowledge and skills to work treating a diverse range of illnesses, injuries, and complex medical conditions. We are seeking experienced, confident, and highly skilled veterinary technicians to join our medical team for weekend shifts. This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced rescue environment where strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, compassion, and the ability to work independently are essential. Primary Responsibilities Perform and accurately document patient assessments, vital signs, medical observations, treatments, and progress notes. Maintain detailed and accurate medical charts and treatment records. Collect, prepare, stain, and interpret diagnostic samples, including fecal floats, direct fecal smears, and other routine microscopic examinations. Perform in-house diagnostic testing, including feline infectious disease screening and other point-of-care tests. Administer prescribed oral, topical, ophthalmic, otic, and injectable medications. Monitor and provide supportive care for critically ill, injured, and medically fragile feline patients. Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinary team. Demonstrate proficiency in fear-free, low-stress feline handling and restraint techniques. Follow strict infection control, sanitation, quarantine, and isolation protocols. Assist with emergency stabilization and supportive treatment under veterinary direction. Work collaboratively with medical staff and animal care teams to ensure continuity of care. Required Qualifications Applicants must have a minimum of three years of hands-on experience in a veterinary or shelter medicine setting.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate:

Strong knowledge of feline anatomy, physiology, common illnesses, and medical terminology. Thorough understanding of feline infectious diseases, including panleukopenia, feline herpesvirus, calicivirus, FeLV, FIV, and other common feline pathogens. Proficiency in collecting and evaluating fecal samples, preparing slides, performing staining procedures, and using a microscope. Experience performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results within the technician's scope of practice. Competency in medication administration, dosage calculations, patient monitoring, and medical charting. Knowledge of fear-free feline handling and the ability to safely manage frightened, fractious, painful, or medically compromised cats. Ability to recognize medical emergencies and changes in patient status. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize patient care in a fast-paced environment. Reliability, professionalism, strong communication skills, and a commitment to high standards of patient care. Previous feline medicine, emergency/critical care, or shelter medicine experience is highly desirable. Why Work With Us? Unlike many traditional veterinary settings, Edgar & Ivy's Cat Sanctuary offers the opportunity to work with an exceptionally broad spectrum of feline medical cases. Our patients range from premature and orphaned neonates to critically ill adults, trauma patients, infectious disease cases, and geriatric cats requiring specialized medical support. This position offers experienced technicians the opportunity to: Apply and continually strengthen their clinical and diagnostic skills. Gain hands-on experience with challenging and unusual feline medical cases. Participate in meaningful, lifesaving medical care. Work alongside a dedicated team committed to advancing feline welfare and rescue medicine. Make a direct and measurable difference in the lives of cats who often have nowhere else to turn.

Schedule Saturday and Sunday:

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM This is a weekend-only position requiring consistent availability for both scheduled days. Only applicants meeting the minimum three-year experience requirement will be considered.

Pay:

From $15.00 per hour

Experience:

Veterinary assistant: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person