Animal Medical Technician

Charleston Shoe Company; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Animal Society is looking for a compassionate Animal Medical Technician in Charleston, South Carolina. The role involves providing high-quality care to animals, including performing evaluations, assisting in surgery, and ensuring sanitary conditions in the clinic. Applicants must have a high school diploma and a valid South Carolina driver's license. Compensation starts at $15.00 per hour. The position requires physical stamina, including the ability to lift 50 pounds and work long hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in basic veterinary medical concepts, including vaccination protocol.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License and excellent driving record required.
• Ability to clean continuously and maintain sanitation of facilities.

Responsibilities

• Hold and restrain animals during exams and vaccinations.
• Evaluate animals for any illness or injuries needing immediate treatment.
• Assist with surgeries and maintain cleanliness in the clinic.

Skills

Experience in basic veterinary medical concepts

Ability to provide excellent customer service

Ability to understand animal behavior

Strong cleaning skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Family at Charleston Animal Society!

Charleston Animal Society is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Animal Medical Technician to join our passionate Shelter Health team. If you’re ready to provide the highest level of care for our furry friends and contribute to creating loving connections, this is your chance!

Key Responsibilities

• Experience in basic veterinary medical concepts, including but not limited to vaccination protocol and diagnostic testing required.
• Must be able to properly hold and restrain animals during exams, vaccinations, and processing intakes.
• Must be able to fully process and perform diagnostic testing.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions and effectively and efficiently under those conditions.
• Experience in understanding characteristics of animal behavior (for example, being able to identify aggressive or fearful behavior). Must be proficient at animal restraint.
• Perform shelter exam and evaluation of each animal upon intake.
• Evaluate animals for any illness or injuries needing immediate treatment.
• Assist with animal husbandry and medications.
• Assisting in surgery as needed.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining inventory in dog clinic, cat clinic, laboratory, and euthanasia room.
• Responsible for isolation ward and isolation animals.
• Assist with laundry as needed or delegate these tasks.
• Follow procedures and guidelines relating to evaluation of animals with unknown backgrounds.
• Performs euthanasia holds, and provides comfort to animals when being euthanized.
• Ensure sanitation of the facility by helping with crematory operations, proper materials handling, general cleaning, and organization.
• Compassion and understanding of animals.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete paperwork and computer data entry with each animal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License and excellent driving record required.
• Compassion and understanding of animals.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to clean continuously.

Additional Information

• Physical requirements include, but not limited to, walking, standing, and moving of animals and equipment (ability to lift 50 pounds).
• Ability to stand a minimum of 10 hours per day.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Compensation

$15.00 per hour

Working Schedule

8am – 5:30pm, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, over as needed

Drug test and background checks are required for all positions.