*Requirement: Complete the AgHS Employment Application on our website at aggielandhumane.org/employment to be considered for this position.*

Aggieland Humane Society - Job Description
Spay/Neuter Flex Technician

REPORTS TO: Chief Veterinarian, Animal Health Manager, Lead S/N Technician

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-exempt

Summary

Serve in all aspects as needed in the Aggieland Humane Society high volume, high-quality spay/neuter program to ensure success and maximize community impact. This includes pre- and post-operative care, data collection and entry, scheduling, opening and closing procedures, and other duties as assigned. This position will remain flexible and adaptable to best suit the needs of the S/N program operations.

General Duties

• Follow protocols and standards of care set forth by the Aggieland Humane Society and Chief Veterinarian.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor at all times while working with shelter staff, volunteers, interns, and community members.
• Completion of tasks related to surgical prep, including but not limited to: creating surgical packs, collecting necessary supplies, administrative paperwork, collecting payment, preparing medications, etc.
• Interfacing with the public for surgical intake procedures, ensuring pets are eligible for S/N services.
• Preparing animals for surgery, including Inducing anesthesia in cats and dogs.
• Washing instruments, wrapping packs, and autoclaving them each day for use the next day.
• Cleaning all supplies used for surgery and the spay/neuter unit at the end of each surgery day.
• Maintaining the spay/neuter unit and all equipment used for its operation.
• Supporting and helping the spay/neuter team as needed with data entry, phone calls, client education, etc.
• Carrying the after hours phone and responding to questions from clientele about surgery complications with coordination of attending veterinarian.
• Supervising volunteers that assist with the spay/neuter team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, required. Associate's degree in veterinary technology or related field preferred.
• Valid and current driver’s license, in good standing, required.
• Strong desire to work in veterinary medicine with a specific focus on companion animal population control/shelter medicine, required.
• Bilingual English and Spanish, preferred.

Skills/Abilities/Other Requirements

• Applicant must be willing to work in confined spaces with little personal space.
• Applicant must be interested in animal welfare, animal population control, and serving low-income communities.
• Ability to handle the stress associated with euthanasia of animals, loud noises, and strong odors
• Must gain proficiency in PetPoint Software.
• Available to work Monday through Thursday within the hours of 7 AM to 3 PM.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person