Lead Surgery Coordinator

Full-Time | Fishers, IN | Humane Society for Hamilton County

Precision. Compassion. Leadership. At the Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC), saving lives is our purpose—and we’re looking for a skilled clinical professional to lead that mission in the surgery suite. If you thrive in high-stakes veterinary settings, can organize with excellence, and have a passion for animal welfare, our Lead Surgery Coordinator role may be your perfect next step.

Your Impact

In this leadership role, you’ll serve as the right hand to our Shelter Veterinarian—supporting all aspects of animal surgery while coordinating the care, scheduling, and communication necessary to ensure lifesaving outcomes. This is both a hands-on clinical and strategic operations role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care for shelter animals
• Developing the weekly surgery schedule and prioritizing spay/neuter needs
• Coordinating across departments to expedite procedures for adopted or fostered pets
• Assisting with specialty cases and outsourced veterinary care
• Documenting surgical and post-op care plans in PetPoint
• Communicating post-op instructions to adopters and internal teams
• Overseeing surgery room prep, equipment maintenance, and DEA compliance
• Guiding medical staff during surgery support roles
• Participating in holiday and after-hours emergency rotations

What You Bring

Required Experience:

• Veterinary background with surgery support (e.g. intubation, IVs, anesthesia, wound care)
• Strong animal handling skills, especially with fearful or reactive animals
• Experience managing treatment plans for common shelter illnesses
• Proficient in PetPoint, Microsoft Office, and medical documentation systems
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and stay on your feet for extended periods

Preferred:

• RVT certification (not required but valued)

Soft Skills & Leadership:

• Meticulous attention to detail and surgical precision
• Strong communicator and team leader
• Calm under pressure, adaptable in fast-paced, high-emotion environments
• Deep alignment with no-kill values and humane care standards

What We Offer

You’ll work in a modern, purpose-built facility alongside a dedicated team of animal care professionals. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Generous vacation and PTO from day one
• Robust Pet Benefits Package for employee-owned animals
• A supportive team culture that values your voice and your purpose

Location

Our shelter is located in beautiful Fishers, IN, and offers a state-of-the-art environment to do the lifesaving work you love.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead with both skill and heart, we’d love to meet you. Please email your resume and cover letter including salary requirements to humanresources@hamiltonhumane.com