Shelter Medicine Technician

Columbia County Georgia; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia County Georgia is seeking a Shelter Medicine Veterinary Technician to provide daily care for stray and in-house animals. You will manage vaccines, medications, and shelter medical records while coordinating services with veterinarians.

The role requires handling diverse animals, lifting up to 50 pounds, and complying with sanitation and biosecurity protocols in a county animal services facility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of shelter-medicine principles and vaccines.
• Skill in animal restraint, injections, venipuncture, and sample collection.
• Ability to maintain medical records and coordinate veterinary services.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical inventory and ordering of vaccines, meds, and supplies.
• Administer vaccines, dewormers, medications, and treatments per shelter protocols.
• Coordinate veterinary services including spay/neuter, dental, and specialty appointments.

Skills

Shelter medicine

Animal handling

Vaccinations

Medical coordination

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma

CVT/LVT/RVT certification preferred

Tools

Chameleon software

Job description

Columbia County Georgia is seeking a Shelter Medicine Veterinary Technician to provide daily care for stray and in-house animals. You will manage vaccines, medications, and shelter medical records while coordinating services with veterinarians.

The role requires handling diverse animals, lifting up to 50 pounds, and complying with sanitation and biosecurity protocols in a county animal services facility.