Pet Haven is Hiring a Surgical - Clinic Technician! 11/30/2025 By Kerry S Surgical and Clinic Technician Needed Summary Pet Haven is seeking an experienced CVT to join our growing in-house veterinary team. Our team is small and dedicated- we rely on each other to help out in all areas whenever needed. We rely heavily on community volunteers and work closely with them to provide the best possible care for each pet we see. Candidates with rescue/shelter experience are preferred but not required. Must demonstrate strong communication skills and professionalism. This is a full-time position and will require flexibility with regard to scheduling and responsibilities. This role is integral in the continued growth of the organization, and the expectation will be that the roles and responsibilities are likely to grow and change as the organization does. This person will report to the Pet Haven medical director. This is a full-time position on-site at the St Paul headquarters. Some on-call/after-hours responsibilities are expected. Work Environment Pet Haven is an excellent workplace where you will be deeply appreciated for making an actual difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. Pet Haven is Minnesota’s first foster-based rescue, changing lives and creating families since 1952. We are in an exciting growth period and now have a beautiful facility with a surgical suite, allowing us to impact more pets and people’s lives every year! We are committed to best practices and elevated care for our pets both medically and behaviorally. Our culture is one of “family” and collaboration. We strive to create a supportive, positive work and volunteer environment that is engaging and fun. Core values Community Excellent service High-quality care Integrity Innovation Perseverance Compassion Respect Reports to: Medical Director Compensation $39,000- $46,000 annually, depending on skill set and experience Career Benefits 4 weeks of paid PTO Paid holidays Health insurance and smartphone stipend Wellness Veterinary Care and Discounted pet food, including specialty prescription food ● Laptop provided Certification renewal fees Continuing education Flexible schedule Hybrid workplace, remote and in-person Working with mission-driven, positive, and like-minded people ● Opportunities for advancement as the organization grows Directly impacting the lives of rescued pets and people in a life-changing, positive way. This work matters! Duties Include: Collaborating with the Medical Director and Clinic Manager, as well as other members of the veterinary team/volunteers, to schedule animals for needed surgeries in-house. Scheduling patients for internal and community day surgery clinics and corresponding with fosters and owners of community animals. Maintaining surgical suite cleanliness and organization, and ensuring all supplies needed are present, and records are completed in a timely manner ● Perform inventory on surgical supplies and alert the Medical Director of necessary ordering of supplies Manage and run high-volume/high-quality spay-neuter clinics with 25-40 patients per clinic. Properly maintain the controlled substance log as required by the DEA Performing anesthesia, including drug calculations, induction, intubation, surgical prep, and monitoring of surgical patients before, during, and after surgery. Communicate with fosters and community clients regarding post-operative care and follow-up questions. Administer medications, vaccinations, and microchips, and perform phlebotomy. Assist with Intake exams and other in-house medical care for rescue animals as needed. Assist attending veterinarian in exams and medical care as directed. ● Clean surgical instruments and prepare surgical packs for clinics. ● Medical record keeping and data entry. Train volunteers to assist with various tasks related to surgical equipment maintenance, cleaning, etc. Qualifications Certified Vet Tech with experience assisting with Surgery. Strong commitment to animal welfare Ability to communicate effectively and thoughtfully Strong customer service skills Mission-based career focus Positive outlook on life How to apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to vet@pethavenmn.org with "Surgical/Clinic Technician" in the subject line.
