***Cornelius Clinic | Open House | Interviews & Tour***
**Summer 2024 | Fridays 4 pm - 7 pm**
Speak with the Veterinary Practice Manager and HR Director, take a tour of the clinic facility, fill out an application, learn about CAP and the Cornelius Clinic, and discover what we do to save animals' lives in Houston.
Surgery Technician:
Are you looking for a position where you can work to save animals’ lives? Does participating in a dynamic team through high-volume, high-quality shelter spay/neuter surgeries sound invigorating? If so, the Surgery Technician position at Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP) might be the perfect role for you!
CAP is a nonprofit animal shelter going 50+ years strong in Houston, therefore you will be completing purpose-driven work, which is very fulfilling! As a Surgery Technician, you will work with shelter animals while advancing your career through our skill-based learning levels. The clinic at CAP handles all of the spay/neuter surgeries for shelter animals, additional surgeries/procedures for the health of the shelter animals, and feral cat surgeries. We also operate an accessible wellness clinic for public clients.
This position is hard work, but if making a difference in the lives of shelter animals is something you are passionate about it just might the most fulfilling job you’ve ever had.
Schedule and Activities:
A typical schedule for you at CAP would be 4 days at 10 hours per day. Currently we do not do surgery on a weekend day, but we may in the future. However, our wellness clinic is open on Saturdays and therefore you may be assisting on weekends.
A typical day as Surgery Technician for you looks like: participating with the team in sterilizing machinery and equipment, prepping animals for surgery. You will be working within a highly efficient and fast-paced team, with a focus on attention to detail. You will be developing your surgical technician skills in a guided program. The animals you are handling will most often be shelter animals who are getting ready to be adopted or have already been adopted. You will also be participating with the team on feral cat surgery days (high volume) and potentially with surgeries for owned animals. You will be participating with a team that handles 20-40 surgeries daily under the assistance of our Senior and Lead Surgery Technicians as well as the Vet Practice Manager and Veterinarians. This position has the potential for promotion to Lead Surgery Tech.
You will be able to cross-train in our Wellness clinic, which offers vaccines, preventatives, and general wellness to the public for low-cost. Your main focus will be on surgery, but you will be assisting in Wellness.
If you are ready to work hard with exceptional teamwork in a fast-paced and exciting environment, and handle a variety of animals from cats and dogs, to rabbits, this will be a great position for you! At CAP we work as a team and with great compassion for all animals and we expect the same from our staff. At the clinic you will never be bored and you will end the day feeling accomplished and satisfied in helping save animals’ lives as well as preventing pet overpopulation in Houston.
Pay and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $15.10 - 16.50 per hour, depending upon experience.
Full time benefits include medical insurance, which is partially paid by CAP. Currently the lowest cost premium is $31/paycheck. Life insurance is fully paid by CAP and additional life insurance is available for yourself and dependents. We have supplemental insurance: Accident, critical illness, hospital, and short-term disability. We have a flexible spending account for medical and childcare expenses. Our robust paid time off plans include: Sick, Vacation, Birthday, PTO, CAPiversary, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement. On-the-job hands-on training includes webinars/seminars, and semi-annual team training. Discounts for your own pets at the Pet Supply Store and Wellness Clinic as well as discounts for adoptions.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.10 - $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary clinic: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77094: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person