Overview
Full-time Animal Medical Care Staff Jobs in Champaign, IL at Champaign County Humane Society
Title: Full-time Animal Medical Care Staff
Company: Champaign County Humane Society
Location: Champaign, IL
Medical Care Staff – Full Time
CCHS 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 $15.50/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 detail
Responsibilities 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 public
Benefits
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 tasks easily
Physiological Considerations
This is a physically demanding position and involves some exposure to loud noise and strong chemicals/cleaning products as well as varying weather conditions
