Surgery Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Surgery Coordinator

Humane Society for Hamilton County  

Starting Pay: $18.00-$23.00 per hour, based on experience

Help animals heal. Support lifesaving surgery. Do work that changes outcomes.

The Humane Society for Hamilton County is hiring a Surgery Coordinator to support our shelter in providing high-quality surgical and post-operative care for the animals in our care. This role is perfect for someone with veterinary medical experience who is organized, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and comfortable supporting animals through every stage of the surgery process. If you have experience with clinical surgery, post-operative care, medical recordkeeping, and compassionate animal handling, this is meaningful work with real impact every single day.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will: · Assist with surgical preparation, intubation, monitoring vitals, administering IVs, wound care, dentals, emergency triage, euthanasia, and O.R. preparation · Ensure animals receive proper post-operative care according to veterinarian recommendations and HSHC standards · Help create and manage the weekly surgery schedule so animals are altered in a timely manner · Prioritize surgeries for animals waiting to go home, enter foster care, or move forward in their lifesaving journey · Communicate pre- and post-operative care instructions to staff, medical managers, foster team members, and adopters · Schedule adopter pick-up times and review post-operative instructions at discharge · Maintain accurate surgery notes, medical records, and follow-up care information in PetPoint · Support animals requiring special or critical care, including insulin-dependent animals, animals needing hand feeding, sub-Q fluids, special diets, or other in-house care plans · Assist with outsourced veterinary and specialty care cases, including orthopedic, neurology, and other advanced care needs · Help keep the surgery suite, operating room, x-ray room, equipment, and surgery laundry clean, organized, and ready for use · Support proper handling, tracking, and security of controlled substances in accordance with DEA regulations and HSHC protocols · Assist the Medical Department as needed · Participate in holiday scheduling and after-hours emergency support · Take on additional operational and medical support duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

· Have veterinary medical experience, including supporting a veterinarian in clinical surgery and post-operative care · Have experience with intubation, monitoring vitals, administering IVs, wound care, dentals, emergency triage, euthanasia, and O.R. preparation · RVT certification is a plus, but not required · Can safely handle dogs and cats who may be fearful, reactive, anxious, or fractious · Have experience identifying and supporting treatment plans for common medical conditions in dogs and cats · Are proficient in medical calculations, including drugs, constant rate infusions, and unit conversions · Are highly organized with strong attention to detail · Communicate clearly, professionally, and compassionately · Are comfortable with computers, email, Microsoft Office, PetPoint, Excel, or similar database systems · Can multitask, solve problems, and work independently with minimal supervision · Are comfortable navigating difficult, stressful, and fast-moving situations · Can pivot quickly when unexpected medical or shelter needs arise · Are available to work some nights, weekends, holidays, and after-hours emergency rotations · Thrive in an environment with animal sounds, smells, allergens, and constant movement · Believe in a positive, whatever-it-takes culture · Support and embrace a no-kill philosophy

What You’ll Love About Working Here

Because the Humane Society for Hamilton County is committed to the success and overall well-being of our team, we are proud to offer our full-time employees the following comprehensive benefits package:

· Medical Insurance: HSHC pays a flat amount toward each, full-time employee’s individual medical premium to make this benefit affordable. FT Employees are eligible for coverage on the first day of the month after their hire date. Multiple medical plans provided through Anthem BC/BS from which you can choose the best plan/deductible to meet your needs and budget. · Dental & Vision Insurance: FT Employees are eligible for coverage on the first day of the month after their hire date. Our dental and vision plans are both comprehensive and affordable. These premiums are not covered by HSHC. · Life Insurance: Each employee receives complimentary life insurance. · Generous Paid Time Off starts accruing on your first day of employment. · 401(K) Matching · Employees Paid Weekly · Professional Development & Career Planning

Additional benefits available to full-time employees include:

· Long/Short Term Disability · FSA/HSA · Employee Assistance Program · Identity Theft Protection · Mental Health Services · Retirement Planning

All employee owned pets are eligible for significantly discounted products and services including:

· Annual Vaccines · Monthly Preventatives · Diagnostic Testing · Prescription food and medications with a current DVM prescription (some exceptions apply) · FREE X-Rays when staff time permits and no sedation is required (does not include cost to read results, some exceptions may apply) · FREE Pet Supplies when available

The Environment

This is a role for someone who can move with precision, stay calm under pressure, and care deeply about both the details and the outcome. One moment you may be preparing the O.R. for surgery, the next you may be monitoring recovery, updating medical records, communicating with an adopter, or helping a critical-care animal get exactly what they need. It is hands-on, fast-paced, highly collaborative work that directly supports lifesaving outcomes for animals who are counting on us.

Ready to Apply?

At the Humane Society for Hamilton County, the work we do is life-changing — for animals, for families, and for our community. If that mission speaks to you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply online or email a resume and cover letter to View email address on ziprecruiter.com .