Are you guided by compassion and driven to affect change, one life at a time? The Sonoma Humane Society, with a longstanding tradition of giving hope to homeless animals, is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to work in our Spay Neuter clinic.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist Veterinarian and Animal Care staff with examinations, treatments, anesthetic procedures and associated record keeping for all animal patients.
• Maintain controlled-substance drug logs and keep controlled drugs secured to meet DEA and State Board specifications.
• Prep animals for surgery, pre-med, induce and intubate, monitor animals while under anesthesia and while recovering from surgery.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments, drapes, gowns, etc.
• Clean and disinfect animal areas as necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Oversee assistants and volunteers to ensure proper care and protocols are being followed.
• Handle stress and pressure with poise while working in a high paced working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be a licensed California Registered Veterinary Technician.
• Minimum two years' experience working with animals.
• Knowledge of medications including controlled drugs.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Promote a positive attitude among staff.
• Provide excellent customer service both internally and externally.
• Be willing and available to stay late or through breaks, when needed, to assist with emergency or critical care patients.
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

This is a part time (24 hrs/week) position which may include some Saturdays. Please submit your resume and cover letter, including salary requirements via email to jobs@sonomahumane.org. You may also drop off or mail an application to Attn: HR, 5345 Hwy 12 West, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. We are sorry, we are unable to take inquiries by phone or in person. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.