Shelter Spay/Neuter Consult RVT
Description
San Diego Humane Society is hiring a Shelter Spay/Neuter Consult Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for our Shelter Outreach team!
How you’ll impact our mission:
At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission to Inspire Compassion. In 2015, animal welfare organizations in our region achieved zero euthanasia of healthy and treatable shelter pets — a commitment we have met for the past eight consecutive years. Our goal is to use the knowledge we have gained in this time to help other communities in California reduce euthanasia of healthy and treatable shelter animals by increasing their capacity to perform spay/neuter.
As a member of the team, and under the guidance of the Program Manager, the RVT will partner with and travel to under-resourced shelters throughout California to provide spay/neuter procedures for in-care animals and training on high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter for veterinary staff. If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you.
This is a grant-funded, two-year role with a possibility of extension.
What’s in it for you?
At SDHS, we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.
As an employee you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!)
- Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs
- 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
- Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
- Continuing education budget
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- …and so much more!
What you’ll do:
- Travels to animal shelters to provide HQHVSN and/or surgical consultation and training.
- Perform efficient and safe anesthesia in a high quality, high volume setting (an average of 30-40 surgeries per day).
- Works with the SN Veterinarian to provide ongoing consultation and support, which includes creating a course of action for short-and long-term goals based on the unique needs of the shelter partner.
- Meet grant funding goals, ensuring surgical team travels to other shelter sites a minimum of 20 weeks per year and three days per week (total of 60 days per year minimum).
- Develops and trains spay/neuter medical team support staff as needed. Remains current on trends, techniques, and technology in the profession.
What we’re looking for:
- California Registered Veterinary Technician licensure required.
- Requires a minimum of three (3) years of clinical and/or shelter experience in veterinary environment.
- Must have the ability to work in a variety of environments while maintaining a high standard of care for patients, and the ability to be flexible and adapt to changes as they arise.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.
Location & Travel: Based at our San Diego campus, with expected travel in the field (minimum of 60 days of travel per year – 20 weeks per year, at three days per week total). This position also has the potential for remote work some days of the week.
Pay: Starting range is between $25.05 – $29.95 per hour. The actual hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience.