Spay/Neuter Library Your one-stop shop for everything you need to get your spay/neuter clinic on track, from surgical techniques and clinic flow to keeping your patients low stress and happy with the highest level of care possible. Best Practices for the Spay/Neuter Field Triangle Spay/Neuter Guidelines Find spay/neuter guidelines and research articles to maintain effective and humane practices at your high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic. Ideal Age of Spay/Neuter The risk of surgical complications is less with pediatric spay/neuter. Read these articles to find out more. Videos Gentle Cat Handling at Spay/Neuter Clinics These videos show how to minimize stress while gently handling cats in a spay/neuter clinic. Videos Gentle Dog Handling at Spay/Neuter Clinics Get tips for gently handling dogs in a spay/neuter clinic setting. Videos Disease Prevention at Spay/Neuter Clinics These videos show techniques to keep animals healthy in a spay/neuter facility, including pre-admission screening, animal handling, and equipment and kennel cleaning. Videos Sterile Processing at Spay/Neuter Clinics These step-by-step videos show an efficient method to process surgical packs at your spay/neuter clinic. Videos Spay/Neuter Ergonomics for Staff Safety Resources to improve veterinary staff ergonomics and safety while working at a spay/neuter clinic. Drug Protocols for Spay/Neuter Clinics These drug protocols and guidelines will aid licensed technicians and veterinarians at HQHVSN clinics in determining proper delivery, ordering, storage, and handling of controlled substances. Videos Efficient Flow at Spay/Neuter Clinics This how-to video illustrates proper medical flow at a spay/neuter clinic. Close Triangle Intake, Examination, & Pre-Medication Triangle Videos Guiding Cats Through Spay/Neuter Intake & Examination Watch these how-to videos for detailed instructions on properly assessing cats during spay/neuter clinic intake, including checking for alteration status, exams, and determining gender. Videos Guiding Dogs Through Spay/Neuter Intake & Examination This video series will show you how to safely and comfortably handle, approach, and guide dogs through spay/neuter procedures including approach, determining alteration status, and intake. Job Aid Downloads Resources to Assist With Intake These educational learning tools will provide visual reminders, practical tips, and printable checklists to develop critical standards and confidence. Videos Spay/Neuter Patient Identification This video shows how to customize your spay/neuter clinic’s kennel cards to ensure they contain all necessary information and how to best tag each animal. Close Triangle Induction, Perioperative Care, & Recovery Triangle Videos Cat Induction & Perioperative Care at Spay/Neuter Clinics These videos show ways to administer and monitor anesthesia for cats in a spay/neuter clinic setting. Videos Dog Induction & Perioperative Care at Spay/Neuter Clinics These videos show ways to administer and monitor anesthesia for dogs in a spay/neuter clinic setting. Job Aid Downloads Hypothermia Prevention for Spay/Neuter Patients Download resources to assist with gentle animal handling of cats at your spay/neuter clinic. Videos Preparing Cats for Spay/Neuter Surgery These videos demonstrate proper post-anesthesia protocol for preparing feline patients prior to spay/neuter surgery. Videos Preparing Dogs for Spay/Neuter Surgery These videos demonstrate proper post-anesthesia protocol for preparing canine patients prior to spay/neuter surgery. Videos Spay/Neuter Patient Recovery This video shows how to assist patient recovery after spay/neuter surgery, as well as tips for cleaning and sterilizing. Job Aid Downloads Preparedness for Spay/Neuter Emergencies This material covers implementing a CPR protocol for your spay/neuter clinic, as well as a free step-by-step guide to use in case of emergency hemoabdomen. Job Aid Downloads Resources to Assist with Induction & Perioperative Care These educational learning tools will provide your staff and volunteers with visual reminders and checklists to develop critical standards and confidence during perioperative care. Close Triangle Surgery Triangle Videos HQHVSN Surgery Basics These resources provide detailed instructions on some surgery basics involved with high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter. Videos Spay/Neuter Surgery Simplified The suite of "simplified" videos talks through these procedures, without getting too deep into the intricacies that only a surgeon needs to understand. Videos Surgical Models & Knot Tying Practice This “dry lab” manual has been created to practically demonstrate efficient high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter techniques in a safe, straightforward format. Videos Spay/Neuter Surgery for Female Dogs These demonstrative videos show you the many techniques used to perform a spay surgery on female dogs. Videos Spay/Neuter Surgery for Female Cats These demonstrative videos show you the many techniques used to perform spay surgeries on female cats. Videos Spay/Neuter Surgery for Male Dogs These demonstrative videos show you the many techniques used to perform a neuter surgery on male dogs. Videos Sterile Surgical Techniques Asepsis in spay/neuter clinic procedures is vital, and there are many ways to maintain a sterile surgery environment. Learn techniques for maintaining sterility during gloving, pulling suture, and draping. Spay/Neuter Surgical Complications This online course covers surgical complications that may arise while performing high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter. Close Triangle Release & Postoperative Care Triangle Videos Spay/Neuter Patient Release This video shows how to provide verbal and written instructions about post-op pets to their owners at your spay/neuter clinic. Job Aid Downloads Postoperative Healing Guide for Spay/Neuter Clinics This video explains what to share with owners whose pets have undergone spay/neuter surgery, including feeding and activity level guidelines. Close Triangle Community Cats Triangle Videos Guiding Trapped Cats Through Spay/Neuter Intake & Examination This video series will walk you through the safest, least stressful methods of handling trapped, community, or feral-behaving cats in a spay/neuter clinic. Videos Trapped Cat Induction & Perioperative Care at Spay/Neuter Clinics These resources demonstrate the way anesthesia is administered to trapped cats, where it differs from the regular cat population, at the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance. Job Aid Downloads Special Considerations for Community Cats at S/N Clinics Guide Get this downloadable guide that explains the specific needs of community cats in a spay/neuter clinic. Tips 4 Tips for Sheltering Community Cats in Winter Want to provide comfort and safety to community cats in the cold winter months? Here’s how to build a shelter for feral cats on the cheap. Close Triangle Spay/Neuter Equipment Use & Care Triangle Videos Anesthesia Machine Use & Care These spay/neuter clinic demonstration videos show how to perform critical maintenance on anesthesia machines. Pulse Oximeter Use This guide teaches spay/neuter medical staff how to place probes, troubleshoot, and maintain pulse oximeters for better anesthetic monitoring. Spay/Neuter Equipment Tips Guide This booklet can help shelters, rescues, or clinics easily increase efficiency in their spay/neuter operations. Job Aid Downloads Spay/Neuter Equipment Charts Print and post these endotracheal tube size and re-breathing reference charts to easily determine the correct size for each spay/neuter patient. Close Triangle Staff Hiring & Training Triangle Courses Veterinary Staff Onboarding Courses Private-practice veterinarians and veterinary technicians will benefit from these free, RACE-approved online spay/neuter courses. Job Aid Downloads Find the Right Spay/Neuter Clinic Veterinarian This resource can help tackle challenges to successfully hire a spay/neuter clinic veterinarian. Job Aid Downloads Spay/Neuter Clinic Sample Job Descriptions Download these customizable job descriptions for your spay/neuter clinic. Job Aid Downloads Find and Post Available Spay/Neuter Jobs Find and post job openings from agencies across the United States for veterinary and shelter medical professionals. Job Aid Downloads Training Materials for Spay/Neuter Clinic Staff These comprehensive sample exams and checklists can be used to make sure your new spay/neuter clinic employees get the best training possible. Close Triangle
Spay/Neuter Guidelines Find spay/neuter guidelines and research articles to maintain effective and humane practices at your high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic.
Ideal Age of Spay/Neuter The risk of surgical complications is less with pediatric spay/neuter. Read these articles to find out more.
Videos Gentle Cat Handling at Spay/Neuter Clinics These videos show how to minimize stress while gently handling cats in a spay/neuter clinic.
Videos Gentle Dog Handling at Spay/Neuter Clinics Get tips for gently handling dogs in a spay/neuter clinic setting.
Videos Disease Prevention at Spay/Neuter Clinics These videos show techniques to keep animals healthy in a spay/neuter facility, including pre-admission screening, animal handling, and equipment and kennel cleaning.
Videos Sterile Processing at Spay/Neuter Clinics These step-by-step videos show an efficient method to process surgical packs at your spay/neuter clinic.
Videos Spay/Neuter Ergonomics for Staff Safety Resources to improve veterinary staff ergonomics and safety while working at a spay/neuter clinic.
Drug Protocols for Spay/Neuter Clinics These drug protocols and guidelines will aid licensed technicians and veterinarians at HQHVSN clinics in determining proper delivery, ordering, storage, and handling of controlled substances.
Videos Efficient Flow at Spay/Neuter Clinics This how-to video illustrates proper medical flow at a spay/neuter clinic.
Videos Guiding Cats Through Spay/Neuter Intake & Examination Watch these how-to videos for detailed instructions on properly assessing cats during spay/neuter clinic intake, including checking for alteration status, exams, and determining gender.
Videos Guiding Dogs Through Spay/Neuter Intake & Examination This video series will show you how to safely and comfortably handle, approach, and guide dogs through spay/neuter procedures including approach, determining alteration status, and intake.
Job Aid Downloads Resources to Assist With Intake These educational learning tools will provide visual reminders, practical tips, and printable checklists to develop critical standards and confidence.
Videos Spay/Neuter Patient Identification This video shows how to customize your spay/neuter clinic’s kennel cards to ensure they contain all necessary information and how to best tag each animal.
Videos Cat Induction & Perioperative Care at Spay/Neuter Clinics These videos show ways to administer and monitor anesthesia for cats in a spay/neuter clinic setting.
Videos Dog Induction & Perioperative Care at Spay/Neuter Clinics These videos show ways to administer and monitor anesthesia for dogs in a spay/neuter clinic setting.
Job Aid Downloads Hypothermia Prevention for Spay/Neuter Patients Download resources to assist with gentle animal handling of cats at your spay/neuter clinic.
Videos Preparing Cats for Spay/Neuter Surgery These videos demonstrate proper post-anesthesia protocol for preparing feline patients prior to spay/neuter surgery.
Videos Preparing Dogs for Spay/Neuter Surgery These videos demonstrate proper post-anesthesia protocol for preparing canine patients prior to spay/neuter surgery.
Videos Spay/Neuter Patient Recovery This video shows how to assist patient recovery after spay/neuter surgery, as well as tips for cleaning and sterilizing.
Job Aid Downloads Preparedness for Spay/Neuter Emergencies This material covers implementing a CPR protocol for your spay/neuter clinic, as well as a free step-by-step guide to use in case of emergency hemoabdomen.
Job Aid Downloads Resources to Assist with Induction & Perioperative Care These educational learning tools will provide your staff and volunteers with visual reminders and checklists to develop critical standards and confidence during perioperative care.
Videos HQHVSN Surgery Basics These resources provide detailed instructions on some surgery basics involved with high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter.
Videos Spay/Neuter Surgery Simplified The suite of "simplified" videos talks through these procedures, without getting too deep into the intricacies that only a surgeon needs to understand.
Videos Surgical Models & Knot Tying Practice This “dry lab” manual has been created to practically demonstrate efficient high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter techniques in a safe, straightforward format.
Videos Spay/Neuter Surgery for Female Dogs These demonstrative videos show you the many techniques used to perform a spay surgery on female dogs.
Videos Spay/Neuter Surgery for Female Cats These demonstrative videos show you the many techniques used to perform spay surgeries on female cats.
Videos Spay/Neuter Surgery for Male Dogs These demonstrative videos show you the many techniques used to perform a neuter surgery on male dogs.
Videos Sterile Surgical Techniques Asepsis in spay/neuter clinic procedures is vital, and there are many ways to maintain a sterile surgery environment. Learn techniques for maintaining sterility during gloving, pulling suture, and draping.
Spay/Neuter Surgical Complications This online course covers surgical complications that may arise while performing high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter.
Videos Spay/Neuter Patient Release This video shows how to provide verbal and written instructions about post-op pets to their owners at your spay/neuter clinic.
Job Aid Downloads Postoperative Healing Guide for Spay/Neuter Clinics This video explains what to share with owners whose pets have undergone spay/neuter surgery, including feeding and activity level guidelines.
Videos Guiding Trapped Cats Through Spay/Neuter Intake & Examination This video series will walk you through the safest, least stressful methods of handling trapped, community, or feral-behaving cats in a spay/neuter clinic.
Videos Trapped Cat Induction & Perioperative Care at Spay/Neuter Clinics These resources demonstrate the way anesthesia is administered to trapped cats, where it differs from the regular cat population, at the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance.
Job Aid Downloads Special Considerations for Community Cats at S/N Clinics Guide Get this downloadable guide that explains the specific needs of community cats in a spay/neuter clinic.
Tips 4 Tips for Sheltering Community Cats in Winter Want to provide comfort and safety to community cats in the cold winter months? Here’s how to build a shelter for feral cats on the cheap.
Videos Anesthesia Machine Use & Care These spay/neuter clinic demonstration videos show how to perform critical maintenance on anesthesia machines.
Pulse Oximeter Use This guide teaches spay/neuter medical staff how to place probes, troubleshoot, and maintain pulse oximeters for better anesthetic monitoring.
Spay/Neuter Equipment Tips Guide This booklet can help shelters, rescues, or clinics easily increase efficiency in their spay/neuter operations.
Job Aid Downloads Spay/Neuter Equipment Charts Print and post these endotracheal tube size and re-breathing reference charts to easily determine the correct size for each spay/neuter patient.
Courses Veterinary Staff Onboarding Courses Private-practice veterinarians and veterinary technicians will benefit from these free, RACE-approved online spay/neuter courses.
Job Aid Downloads Find the Right Spay/Neuter Clinic Veterinarian This resource can help tackle challenges to successfully hire a spay/neuter clinic veterinarian.
Job Aid Downloads Spay/Neuter Clinic Sample Job Descriptions Download these customizable job descriptions for your spay/neuter clinic.
Job Aid Downloads Find and Post Available Spay/Neuter Jobs Find and post job openings from agencies across the United States for veterinary and shelter medical professionals.
Job Aid Downloads Training Materials for Spay/Neuter Clinic Staff These comprehensive sample exams and checklists can be used to make sure your new spay/neuter clinic employees get the best training possible.