posted on Wednesday May 28, 2025CCHS has an open full-time position on the Medical Care staff. This position involves examination and monitoring of animals for health and wellness; administering treatments and medications to shelter animals; fecal analysis; basic cytologies, etc.Hours will include weekend days, some evenings, and some holidays. Starting pay is $16.50/hour.Qualifications:- Experience handling dogs and cats in a veterinary setting- Experience with other small animals, a plus, but not required- Experience with animal restraint, a plus, but not required- Good communication skills (in person and in writing)- Good customer service skills recommended- Accurate data entry/computer skills required- Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detailResponsibilities include:- Examination and monitoring of animals for health and wellness- Administering treatments and medications to shelter animals- Communicating about animal health with the Shelter Veterinarian, Shelter Manager, Medical staff and other departmental staff members as well as with volunteers, interns, and members of the publicBenefits:- Employee health insurance plan- Paid time off- Paid sick leave- Paid holidays- Simple IRA plan- Employee Assistance Program (free mental health counseling)Psychological Considerations:- Self-motivated and hard working- Comfortable engaging with people- Remain calm under pressure- Flexible and able to shift between different tasksEnvironmental Considerations:Physiological Considerations:- Aspects of this job may be physically demanding and involve exposure to loud noise- Exposure to strong chemicals/cleaning products