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Monroe County Friends of Animals (MCFA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer organization that has a mission to provide for and continuously improve the health, happiness and fortunes of the homeless and abandoned cats and dogs in Monroe County. It owns and operates the Eastbourne Animal Center located in Madisonville, TN.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Center/Clinical Responsibilities
- Maintain dependable and reliable attendance
- Supervise and participate in all center duties and procedures to ensure high-quality care and safety of all animals
- Assure all animals' nutrition, housing, and medical needs are met daily
- Restrain and handle animals with minimal stress
- Assist with general housekeeping including cleaning and sanitizing soiled kennels
- Deliver instructions in a competent and friendly manner to staff, volunteers, and community members
- Knowledge of local laws and ordinances to ensure staff follow is following regulations
- Accurate and thorough record keeping
- Along with the Clinic Manager, provide leadership, direction and guidance for a team of critical volunteers
- Transport our trustees to and from the correctional facility
- Provide training and guidance to other clinic team members
- Similar duties as needs arise for the successful operation of the center
Surgical Responsibilities
- Pulling of daily drugs and medications for each animal prior to surgery
- Performing surgical and anesthetic procedures, such as IV injections, endotracheal intubation, surgical preparation, and anesthetic monitoring
- Cleaning, sterilizing, and organizing surgical supplies and laundry
- Ensuring all surgical supplies are in stock
- Managing surgical flow
QUALIFICATIONS
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- Clean and valid Driver’s License
- Minimum 2 years of veterinary assistant/tech experience in an animal shelter or veterinary practice required
- Must have knowledge about contagious animal diseases and best practices to prevent their spread
- Must be able to quickly grasp new concepts, learn new software, new policies, etc.
- Must be able to prioritize and delegate tasks, make decisions, and solve problems with efficiency and flexibility
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work as a team and inspire others to perform well
- Must be able to balance the needs of the center with the needs of the staff, animals and community in a fast-paced environment
- Must hold a current Tennessee certification as an Animal Euthanasia Technician or be eligible to obtain certification within 45 days of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Regular exposure to wet, humid conditions and noisy environments
- Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities
- Exposure to animals that are agitated or injured and may attempt to bite or scratch.
- Ability to lift and carry animals (up to 50lb)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
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