Mobile Vaccine Vet Assistant/Technician

Pawmetto Lifeline

Job Description

Mobile Vaccine Vet Assistant/Vet Tech (Full Time)

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.

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 Assistant/Technician - Full-Time

Hours are Weds, Friday – Sunday (schedule to be determined)

Pay: $14.00-$17.00 per hour

Responsibilities of the CAV Veterinary Assistant/Technician:

Duties include, but are not limited to - assisting clients with paperwork, entering paperwork into our computer system, handling and restraining cats and dogs administering 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 Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Workdays may vary and can be from 8-12 hours a day and the work is outside.

Desired Qualifications:

Veterinary technician/assistant 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: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:

Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Required)
Veterinary technician: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:

Columbia, SC 29212 (Required)