Experienced Surgical & Triage Technician

Humane Society of Sarasota County

Job Description

Join Our Lifesaving Team as an Experienced Surgical & Triage Technician

Hourly Rate: Starting at $25.00 | Full-Time or Part-Time | Rotating Schedule | Excellent Benefits

Are you a highly skilled veterinary technician ready to take your impact to the next level? Do you excel in surgical and emergency situations and enjoy leading by example in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment?

HSSC is seeking an Experienced Surgical & Triage Technician to join our Veterinary Services Team and play a pivotal role in lifesaving care for animals in need. This is a senior-level position for seasoned technicians with deep experience in veterinary surgery, anesthesia, and critical care triage. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, clinical proficiency, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure settings.

Why HSSC?

At HSSC, we're more than just a shelter—we're a community dedicated to compassion, innovation, and high-quality care. With flexible scheduling available 7 days a week, we support your work-life balance and professional goals, whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work.

The Humane Society of Sarasota (HSSC) operates a no-kill animal shelter located in Sarasota, FL. We provide compassionate care for 3,000 cats and dogs annually and an additional 2,000 cats through our community cat program. We are a growing organization committed to expanding lifesaving programs, fostering collaboration, and educating communities to build a No-Kill Florida. The Lifesaving Services department drives lifesaving strategies to create a more ethical future for companion animals across Florida. Through rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming, we give dogs and cats a second chance, while empowering communities to join the no-kill mission.

Benefits That Matter:
- Medical Insurance: 4 plan options with 100% employee coverage for the base plan.
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life & AD&D Insurance: Fully covered.
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k): Up to 3% employer match.
- Paid Time Off: start earning 3+ weeks from day one.
- FSA and Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Discounts: Retail and at-cost care for personal pets.
- Ongoing training and certification support.

What You'll Do:
As a key member of the Veterinary Services Department, you’ll take the lead in advanced surgical and emergency care operations. Responsibilities include:
- Inducing and monitoring anesthesia for complex surgical procedures, including emergency stabilization.
- Leading triage efforts during critical patient intake and urgent situations.
- Performing and interpreting advanced diagnostics (e.g., EKGs, cystocentesis, full-mouth dental radiographs).
- Scrubbing in on advanced surgeries, maintaining sterile techniques, and using equipment like cautery and suction systems.
- Managing crash carts and executing CPR protocols when a veterinarian is unavailable.
- Training and mentoring junior technicians and assistants, ensuring adherence to best practices in shelter medicine.
- Educating fosters, adopters, and the public on post-op and ongoing care for animals.
- Participating in operational planning and process improvement within the department.

What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in surgery, emergency triage, and diagnostics, ideally in a shelter or high-volume setting.
- CVT/LVT preferred but not required.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Proficiency in ShelterLuv and veterinary diagnostic equipment.
- CPR and euthanasia certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).
- Fear Free Certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days).
- Exceptional animal handling skills—including fractious and medically fragile animals.
- Commitment to HSSC’s no-kill mission and core values.

Physical Requirements
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch throughout the day
- Lift and carry animals and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
- Perform repetitive tasks, such as cleaning kennels and feeding animals
- Work in varying temperatures, including outdoor conditions in all seasons
- React quickly and calmly in stressful or emergency situations
- Safely handle animals of varying sizes and temperaments

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ready to Apply?
Join a team where your expertise directly saves lives. Be part of a growing, supportive community that values your knowledge, promotes growth, and fosters innovation.

Apply today and help us make a difference—one paw at a time.

Together, we save lives!

This is a full time job