Humane Society of Mason County LVT Veterinary Belfair, WA · Full time

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The Humane Society of Mason County (HSMC) is a non-profit organization providing assistance and care to displaced or abused animals including control of pet and feral population. Additionally, the organization is working to provide an animal shelter for unwanted companion animals. History: The Humane Society of Mason County was founded in 1986 by a group of dedicated volunteers, many animals have been fostered over the years. Starting in December 2004, in response to community need and spearheaded by a local veterinarian, efforts to revitalize the organization began. We have many local supporters, a volunteer network and a strong plan for the future of HSMC.​ In 2022 HSMC hired their first two employees, a veterinarian and a licensed veterinary technician and began performing low cost affordable spay and neuter services to the public. Today: HSMC manages a small facility in Belfair, offering low cost veterinary services and performing over 75 spay and neuter surgeries weekly! HSMC's facility also offers a pet food pantry and resource center for pet owners and community members. HSMC also has an extensive foster program housing over 100 animals in care at any given time, dedicated to providing medical care and finding forever homes. Tomorrow: HSMC owns 5 acres of property in Belfair with plans to build a shelter that will benefit the community for years to come. Stage one, two and three have been completed with the installation of a well, power poles and clearing and fencing of the property. HSMC also conducted a needs assesment study for the building's future size and capitacy. Our next stage is to start construction on the building.

Essential Job Functions 

• Handle and track controlled substances for large volumes of surgical patients
• Efficiently premedicate, induce, and intubate any and all patients as necessary
• Monitor anesthesia, with a clear idea of abnormal conditions
• Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are followed each day
• Follow departmental standard operating procedures
• Communicate with clients and assist with re-checks as needed
• Communicate with fosters for any medical needs or concerns
• Intake and release patients, including delivering post-operative instructions in a competent and friendly manner
• Train veterinary assistants and volunteers to utilize our patient care protocols
• Respond appropriately during emergencies while taking direction from the veterinarian. Competently manage surgical complications.
• Direct others during an emergency event, as needed.
• Maintain competency during CPR procedures, teaching others as needed
• Manage medical calls
• Administer vaccines, microchips to community pets/foster pets in wellness exams.
• Efficiently run clinic team and maintain surgical flow
• Perform all job functions of a veterinary assistant
• Demonstrate good speed when necessary
• Effectively critique breaks in sterility; Critique and suggest additional disease control measures
• Understand and practice low stress animal handling
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Education and Licenses

State of Washington Veterinary Technician license

CPR certification 

Maintain other licenses and certifications as may be required by position

Interpersonal Skills and Professional Attributes

• Communicate effectively and professionally with public, trainees, and all HSMC staff and volunteers
• Work collaboratively with HSMC staff and volunteers
• Represent HSMC in a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Effectively “teamlead”, as needed, displaying a positive attitude and acting as a motivating force for all staff and volunteers. 

Company Mission and Workplace Core Values 

All employees of HSMC are expected to embrace the organizational mission of providing a second chance for companion animals. In addition, adhering and contributing positively to our team core values is required. These values embody: Team over ego, solutions over blame, psychological safety, progress not perfection, and a “compassion first” approach.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

The offices and operations of a high volume spay/neuter clinic can be stressful and very busy at times. The work space is almost exclusively indoors, working in close space with others. The physical requirements of the job include:

• Work standing or sitting for 8 or more hours
• Lift and carry up to 100 pounds repeatedly throughout the day, with assistance
• Bend and kneel repeatedly
• Assess and view fine detail in a variety of situations
• Safely premedicate feral cats
• Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Communicating with others to exchange information

Company Benefits include: Health, Dental and Vision, with company premium contribution (if hired at greater than 24 hours per week), Annual clothing/uniform allowance of $100, Professional Development Opportunities, Vacation/Paid Time Off accrues at 1.5 hours earned per 40 hours paid, Sick Leave accrual of 1 hour earned per 40 hours paid, and 6 Paid Holidays per year.