Clinical Technician I

Job Description

The Clinical Technician I is responsible for maintaining high standards of animal care and facility sanitation in compliance with safety and care protocols.

Essential Functions

• Maintains accurate medical and observations of animals in database record.
• Coordinates with Clinical Tech Supervisor to ensure proper animal care and sanitation standards.
• Ensure proper pictures of animals are taken and updated in database.
• Assists other teams members when needed.
• Conducts regular walk throughs of the facility to observe, evaluate and report any abnormal conditions or behaviors of the animals.
• Greets and assists the public in reclamation of pets and potential adoptions.
• Intake animals from the public and assist intaking animals from officers.
• Performs behavioral and health evaluations of all animals in the facility.
• Cleans and sanitizes kennels, provides fresh water and feeds animals as needed.
• Administers medications, vaccinations, and treatments as directed.
• Maintains accurate medical records and documentation of all healthcare provided to animals.
• Assist team members when needed to ensure efficiency and productivity with all programs such as Adoption, Rescue and our TNR program.
• Works after hours and weekends as assigned, including during on-call rotations and scheduled events.
• Monitor supply inventories and alert supervisor of low stocks.
• Transports animals to and from, rescue agencies, veterinarian offices, and clinics.
• Performs and assists with humane euthanasia, following proper procedures and adherence to protocols.
• Supervises inmates in their daily activities, ensuring safety and adherence to protocols.
• Evaluates and recommends animals for potential adoption.
• Interacts professionally with the public, co-workers, inmates, rescue groups, veterinarians, and adoption partners.
• Operate equipment to spray for mosquitos when needed.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions

• Take and upload photos and videos of adoptable animals to websites and social media platforms.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, data entry and the ability to quickly learn and utilize new software systems.
• Attend training sessions, classes and conferences as required to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs all other related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Requires a high school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Professional experience working with animals preferred.
• Requires S.C. Driver’s license.
• Must obtain Humane Euthanasia certification within one year of hire.
• Must obtain a category 8 Pesticide Applicator within one year of hire.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 60 lb. objects regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have the ability to travel up to 10%.
  
  

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities