Clinic Technician (Pt) Jobs

JOB POSTING
POSTING DATE: 05/10/2023 POSITION: CLINIC TECHNICIAN
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED STATUS: PART TIME / HOURLY
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 6 MOS TO 2 YRS BASE PAY: $15/HR
REQUIRED EDUCATION: TRAINING IN ANIMAL CARE FACILITY, HS DIPLOMA OR GED

JOB DESCRIPTION

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for examining and processing all received animals (includes properly completing necessary paperwork in a

prescribed manner). Processing includes performing basic examinations for infections, infestations, and other medical
conditions that may need treatment as well as the following: vaccination, microchipping, collecting blood samples,
administering dewormer and heartworm/flea/tick prevention, bathing, and basic grooming.

• Performs diagnostic procedures including; collecting blood samples, fecal flotations, skin scrapes, DTM tests, ear

cytologies, bloodwork analysis, radiographs, etc.

• Prepares and sets up animal kennels and related equipment for cage change-outs or newly arriving animals according to

specific instructions

• Responsible for administering all medications to shelter animals.
• Responsible for monitoring shelter animals for any signs of illness or behavior issues and communicating these to the

Integrity

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Client Education

o Provides accurate information and friendly professional service to the public and to co-workers in a positive,

courteous, truthful and tactful manner. Interacts with all departments cohesively and communicates information
effectively. Capable of problem-solving and conflict resolution.

o Maintains full knowledge of basic animal care in order to educate the public during wellness clinics. This includes
familiarity of necessary vaccinations, sterilization benefits, heartworm disease (testing, prevention, treatment).
Maintains familiarity of products offered through the shelter, mechanism of action, and basic costs.

o Learn and retain the basics of the spay/neuter procedure, including anesthetic risks, and are able to communicate
pre- and post-op information to owners in a competent and friendly manner.

o Learn and retain the basics of animal wellness (vaccinations, prevention, basic testing) and are able to
communicate this information to the public effectively.

o Must also be able to communicate basic veterinary concepts to owners and be able to repeat information relayed
by a veterinarian

• Animal Handling

o Will be asked to handle (on average) 50+ dogs and cats per day
o Must be able to learn characteristics of animal behavior (for example: be able to identify aggressive or fearful

behavior)
o Must be able to use appropriate safety equipment for fractious or feral animals (will train)
o Must possess excellent reflexes
o Should be able to identify own limitations and be willing to ask for help
o Must become proficient at animal restraint for various procedures for the safety of co-workers, self, and patients
o Treats all animals humanely, with compassion and concern, both on and off the job and transmits these values to

employer’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to
appropriate supervisory or management personnel

• Any other duties as assigned

o Must be able to work standing or sitting for 10 or more hours
o Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day with help
o Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel repeatedly
o Must be able to see fine detail in a variety of situations
o Must have reasonable degree of agility to move through tightly cramped areas in various situations
o Must have good range of motion in joints especially wrist, knees, elbows
o Must have good range of motion in your back for twisting etc.

• Emotional / Mental Requirements

o Must be able to work under stressful conditions and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions
o Must be able to respond quickly to a variety of medical situations (with training)
o Must be able to cope with death due to surgical complication or euthanasia
o Ability to rapidly and accurately process information
o Ability to delegate tasks and accept those delegated
o Ability to recognize a need for assistance and ask for help
o Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of team.
o Capable of problem-solving and conflict resolution.
o Ability to make decisions
o Ability to cope with frustrating situations and remain calm

Work Environment

• Job may require performance of tasks that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, animal and

human

• Any allergic condition that would be aggravated from exposure or through contact with animals or chemicals used to

sanitize facilities, vehicles or equipment, is a disqualification

• Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases
• Exposure to high noise levels when in kennel area, chemicals used to sanitize facilities, vehicles or equipment and other

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