Description

Job Title: Spay/Neuter Clinic & RVT Supervisor

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt; Full-Time, Non-Union

Salary: $43.27 - $45.67/hour (DOE);  plus $7,500 Sign-on Bonus

Excellent benefits package available

Who are we: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. It is our mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is truly an open admission shelter, not only accepting many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, but also taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife from San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Our work means 5,000 lives saved each year.  Our spay and neuter clinic offers low-cost services to the community. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org. 

Who are you: You enjoy rehabilitating animals to great health and making a difference for the animals that come through our doors. With your veterinary knowledge, you can readily assist our veterinary staff through precise medical evaluations, surgeries, and procedures. You’re wanting to take the next step in your veterinary career by effectively supervising and directing the day to day operation of our spay/neuter clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

        Ensures that all animals in the clinic receive a thorough health evaluation and proper vaccinations.  

        Implements protocols, procedures, medical evaluations and treatment of animals as set by PHS/SPCA.

        Creates monthly schedule for the RVT’s including training and vacation. Always ensures adequate staffing levels.

        Creates and assigns daily work assignments for all department RVTs.

        Oversees and participates in the training of new RVTs, including proper cleaning and 

feeding procedures, animal handling, euthanasia, surgical preparation, screening, health 

checks, medical and technical duties, monitoring, recovery and customer service.

        Partners with the department manager, director and divisional vice president to address 

operational, customer service or employment issues.

        Coordinates the surgeries and duties of the Clinic each day and direct staff so that time is used efficiently.

        Performs initial physical exams on clients’ animals.

        Restrains animals for exams and/or treatment.

        Calculates and prepares medications for patients.  

        Induces and maintains animals under anesthesia.  Ensure that all animals are monitored while under anesthesia.  Assist veterinarian during surgery.

        Performs admitting and discharge duties for public and shelter animals.

        Calculates and draw pre-anesthetic/anesthetic drugs prior to surgery.  

        Maintains controlled substances log for Spay & Neuter Clinic.

        Responsible for the surgical preparation of patients, including sterilization, administration of pre-surgical injections.

        Assists the Veterinarians in surgery or as needed.

        Maintains proper paperwork and medical records as required by law.

        Maintains department equipment in good working order.  Report items for repair/replacement as needed to management as necessary.  

        Performs inventory and ensure supplies are stocked as appropriate. 

        Performs laboratory procedures including the use of a microscope, and blood and dental machines, if necessary, on animals in the S/N Clinic as well as those housed in the shelter.

        Initiation of emergency medical practices as necessary.

        Provides humane care and treatment of all sheltered animals.

        Euthanizes and/or assists with euthanasia of animals as needed in accordance with PHS/SPCA policies and procedures. Euthanasia limited to those animals in the Clinic that may be euthanized under anesthesia due to unforeseen medical conditions. 

        Maintains a clean and sanitary work area in all workspaces. Ensures that work areas are cleaned appropriately and in a timely manner each day.

        Assumes responsibility for the Clinic HQ Clinic software and any updates for the program.

        Initial point of contact for client complaints and concerns

        Provides care and medical treatments for animals housed at the shelter as time permits and when the Clinic is closed. Assists shelter veterinarians as needed. 

 Supervisory Responsibilities:                                              

 In consultation with the department manager, coaches, counsels and takes corrective action with employees as needed. This position will supervise Registered Veterinary Technicians as well as Veterinary Assistants & volunteers in the Spay & Neuter Clinic. Carries out supervisory

responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The individual must also possess the ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances. Upon hire, must pass a background check. Must be organized and able to direct other staff.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3-5 years RVT experience required.  Supervisory experience of a fast paced and/or high-volume clinic preferred.

        Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, shelter medical records and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before members of the public, volunteers or employees of organization. Good oral and written communication skills.

        Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

        Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to work well under pressure in emergency situations, deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

        Knowledge of Clinic HQ and the Chameleon database software or become proficient within the probationary period (first six months from hire date). Basic knowledge, or become proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computer keyboarding skills, and data entry.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Registered Veterinary Technician certification/license from an accredited program is required.

Excellent Benefits Package Available

        Medical /Dental /Vision/Life/ Flex Spending 
        Sick, Vacation and Holiday pay 

        Continued Education Reimbursement 

        License Renewal and Uniform Reimbursement 

        Employee Assistance Plan

        Retirement plan & employer matching 

Available to all employees with pets:

        Free vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping, and two pet adoptions 

        Discounted euthanasia services/cremation, bloodwork, urinalysis, prescription food, and discounts at our retail stores. 

For more information about our available job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at www.phs-spca.org/careers 

The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an equal opportunity employer.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.  EOE/M/F/D/V/SO