We are currently hiring for the following positions:​

• Registered Veterinary Technician​​
• Foster Coordinator
• Adoption Counselor / Customer Service
• Kennel Technician
• Bookkeeper / Office Coordinator

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REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN:
 
Accountability:                        Director of Shelter Operations
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Job Summary:
The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) reports to the Director of Shelter Operations and is a trained and licensed full-time RVT who assists in providing spay/neuter surgery, soft tissue surgery, dentals and preventative and basic medical care to get dogs and cats ready for adoption.  
 
Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise medical animal technicians. 
• Create schedule for medical animal technician team.
• Assist in training and hiring of medical animal technicians.
• Assist Director of Shelter Operations in achieving daily objectives of animal care.
• Collaborate with Director of Shelter Operations and other department supervisors to ensure a productive and efficient work environment that maximizes animal flow and minimizes length of stay.
• Assist in creating standard operating procedures relating to daily animal care and spay/neuter.  Flexibility in adapting to new standard operating procedures and communicating these to the medical/surgical team.
• Responsible for daily care of surgical and medical management and administration of anesthetic/analgesic agents and other medications.
• Handle flow of low cost surgeries and participate in discharge as needed.
• Provide excellent patient care in perioperative phases for up to 30 surgeries per day. 
• Follow standards for high volume spay/neuter set forth by Humane Alliance.
• Follow AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Cats and Dogs.
• Administer injections such as anesthetics, pain-medications, vaccinations and other medications.  Provide treatments and supportive care as directed by attending veterinarian.
• Intubate animals, place intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture and administer fluids as needed.
• Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases.
• Maintain medical supplies inventory, including emergency drugs and make sure they are in-date.
• Ensure all equipment is working properly such as fluid pump, anesthetic machines, autoclave, pulse oximeter and other monitoring equipment.  Report to Director of Shelter Operations when equipment requires service.
• Maintain all controlled substance drug logs and patient records.  Must be familiar with federal and state controlled substance laws.
• Ensure animal care issues are resolved.
• Maintain high team morale while promoting individual growth and development.
• Knowledge of infectious disease and animal welfare.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to fulfill the organization’s mission. 
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

 
Qualifications and Requirements:
Candidates for this role must possess – at a minimum – the following qualifications:

• Active license in Missouri.
• Knowledge and ability to humanely handle cats and dogs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of animal behavior and care preferably in a shelter setting.
• Maturity and ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively organize, lead, and manage staff.  Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with a variety of individuals representing the public, board members, volunteers, donors, and employees.
• Ability to handle a fast paced environment and act as a team player with a positive approach. 
• Working knowledge of Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.

 
Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.  

Wage:
Hourly depending on experience.
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Work Hours:

• Full-time position with a regular schedule of 40 hours/week. 
• Weekend work may occasionally be required. 

 
How to apply:  Send cover letter, resume and professional references to Sue Davis, Executive Director, via email to sdavis@hsswmo.org, or mail to Sue Davis, Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, 3161 West Norton Road, Springfield, Missouri, 65803.