Animal Ambulance Driver / EMT
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Key Responsibilities:
- Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency calls involving injured, ill, or at-risk animals.
- Animal Medical Care: Provide basic emergency medical treatment (e.g., wound care, oxygen therapy, stabilization) under veterinary guidance.
- Safe Transportation: Operate the animal ambulance safely, ensuring secure and comfortable transport of animals to clinics, shelters, or rehabilitation centers.
- Client Communication: Interact professionally with pet owners, rescue organizations, and veterinary staff, offering reassurance and clear instructions.
- Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance: Ensure the ambulance is clean, stocked, and in proper working condition; report any issues immediately.
- Documentation: Accurately log patient details, treatments provided, and transport records.
- Compliance: Follow all animal welfare laws, traffic regulations, and organizational protocols.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience: Previous work as an animal EMT, veterinary assistant, wildlife rescuer, or similar role is preferred.
- Driving Skills: Valid driver’s license with a clean record; experience driving ambulances or large vehicles is a plus.
- Medical Knowledge: Basic understanding of animal first aid, CPR, and emergency stabilization techniques.
- Physical Ability: Capable of lifting heavy animals (up to 50 Kg) and working in stressful conditions.
- Compassion & Calmness: Ability to handle distressed animals and owners with patience and empathy.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights/weekends as needed.
Preferred Certifications (Not Mandatory):
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or equivalent
- Animal CPR/First Aid Certification
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly wage
- Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Training & professional development opportunities
- Rewarding work helping animals in need
- Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency calls involving injured, ill, or at-risk animals.
- Animal Medical Care: Provide basic emergency medical treatment (e.g., wound care, oxygen therapy, stabilization) under veterinary guidance.
- Safe Transportation: Operate the animal ambulance safely, ensuring secure and comfortable transport of animals to clinics, shelters, or rehabilitation centers.
- Client Communication: Interact professionally with pet owners, rescue organizations, and veterinary staff, offering reassurance and clear instructions.
- Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance: Ensure the ambulance is clean, stocked, and in proper working condition; report any issues immediately.
- Documentation: Accurately log patient details, treatments provided, and transport records.
- Compliance: Follow all animal welfare laws, traffic regulations, and organizational protocols.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience: Previous work as an animal EMT, veterinary assistant, wildlife rescuer, or similar role is preferred.
- Driving Skills: Valid driver’s license with a clean record; experience driving ambulances or large vehicles is a plus.
- Medical Knowledge: Basic understanding of animal first aid, CPR, and emergency stabilization techniques.
- Physical Ability: Capable of lifting heavy animals (up to 50 Kg) and working in stressful conditions.
- Compassion & Calmness: Ability to handle distressed animals and owners with patience and empathy.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights/weekends as needed.
Preferred Certifications (Not Mandatory):
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or equivalent
- Animal CPR/First Aid Certification
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly wage
- Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Training & professional development opportunities
- Rewarding work helping animals in need