Current Job Openings with FCCO

FCCO runs a non-profit high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic for feral and outdoor stray cats.

The clinic is a fast-paced environment where the care of the patients is the priority, and at the end of the day we’ve made a difference in so many lives - feline and human caregiver.

Whether in the clinic providing medical care, in the office, or at a fundraiser, our small team helps more than 8,000 cats each year.

Current Positions Available:

Certified Veterinary Technician

We’re looking for a CVT is passionate about our spay/neuter program, has critical thinking skills, good time management and has experience with anesthesia induction and monitoring. The ideal candidate will have HQHVSN experience and a passion for spay/neuter. If that’s you, we hope to hear from you soon!


Main Responsibilities:

  • Gain complete knowledge of FCCO clinic protocols and procedures

  • Surgical prep 

  • Induce anesthesia 

  • Administer vaccines and other SQ, IM and IV injections 

  • Surgical assisting, setting up cats for surgery, assisting the surgeon 

  • Respond to emergency situations such as cardiac and respiratory arrest 

  • Assist with tame cat exams 

  • Recover patients, extubate, and monitor recovery 

  • Move cats between traps, carriers and cage banks 

  • Assist with patient check-in as needed 

  • Instrument prep, including washing, wrapping and autoclaving instruments 

  • Equipment maintenance, including instruments, clippers, anesthesia equipment, and autoclave 

  • Cleaning duties as needed 

  • Learn the office procedures to include scheduling, how to use a humane trap and trapping instructions, how to check in/out a trap 

  • Prep cats for check out 

  • Give caregivers post op instructions and check out cats 

Qualifications:

  • Veterinary Technician certified in Oregon 

  • 2+ years of clinical experience 

  • Experience working in a high-volume spay/neuter clinic preferred 

  • Team player with great follow-through 

  • Support the mission of the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon 

  • Current Oregon driver’s license and good driving record 

    Able to lift 40lbs and work a physical 10-hour day on your feet 

  • Patience, tolerance and an ability to work with a wide range of people

Work Environment: FCCO spay/neuter clinics are fast-paced, high-quality, high-volume clinics.  You will work with one or two staff CVTs as well as technical and lay volunteers. You may be exposed to animal waste, parasites, cleaning products, and other things that come with working with animals.  

FCCO is a vegetarian organization and all meals eaten inside the facility must be vegetarian. 

Time Commitment:

Full-time CVTs work a 10-hour shift 3 or 4 days per week. Part-time CVTs work a 5-hour shift, 2-4 days per week. Clinic days are generally Tuesday through Friday, with an occasional Saturday or Sunday. This position is considered full-time at 30 hours per week and includes benefits.   

Pay Rate:

$28-$32, depending on experience


To apply, please send your resume to Leah Kennon, CVT, FCCO Medical Director.

 

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions about any of these positions please send us an email: info@feralcats.com.