Always and Furever Cat Vet Technician

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary Job Title: Cat Veterinary Technician Location: All/Hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary The Cat Veterinary Technician is responsible for providing compassionate medical care and daily wellness support to the sanctuary’s rescued cats. This role works closely with veterinarians, the placement team, and other staff to ensure each cat receives appropriate preventative, diagnostic, and treatment care while maintaining a stress-free, clean, and safe environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in routine health checks, medical treatments, and procedures for cats under veterinary guidance.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and preventatives (flea/tick, heartworm, dewormers) as prescribed.
• Monitor cats for signs of illness, injury, or behavioral changes and promptly report findings to the veterinarian or placement team.
• Safely handle cats of all temperaments, including feral, fearful, or medical-recovery cats.
• Perform sample collection (blood, fecal, urine) for diagnostic testing as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for each cat in sanctuary care.
• Assist with intake exams for new arrivals, including physical assessment, microchipping, and vaccinations.
• Ensure cat housing areas remain clean, sanitized, and comfortable at all times.
• Provide enrichment, gentle handling, and socialization to reduce stress and improve adoptability.
• Educate fosters and adopters on proper cat care, medical needs, and follow-up treatments.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and request restocking as needed.
• Support spay/neuter and other surgical procedures, including preparation, monitoring, and recovery.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, or in a cat-focused animal care role required.
• Knowledge of feline health, behavior, and safe handling techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced rescue environment with compassion and patience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfort with performing medical treatments and procedures under veterinary direction.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Work Environment

This role is physically active and requires working closely with cats in various health and behavioral conditions. Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour A&F is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue network operating out of Spring Hill, Kansas. We were founded in 2018, and for the past 6 years, we have saved more than 6,000 animals while also networking and promoting thousands more for other rescues to save. Through blood, sweat, tears, prayer, and phenomenal community support, A&F has grown into more than a rescue. We are a movement. Our mission is centered on love, and our dream is to wake up in a world where every soul is treated with kindness, dignity, respect, and most importantly, their lives have been touched by love, even if only for a moment. Original job Always and Furever Cat Vet Technician posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job