About the Role
The Spay/Neuter Veterinary Assistant supports the daily operations of GAIN’s low-cost spay/neuter clinic (SNIP) in Yigo . Responsibilities include interacting professionally and compassionately with clients and their pets, assisting clinic staff to ensure patient safety and comfort, and providing clerical support as needed. The standard schedule is Monday through Thursday, but may vary based on veterinarian availability and community outreach events.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Lead and support clinic staff in a high-volume, fast-paced spay/neuter environment
• Supervise and guide volunteers; assign tasks and provide training as needed
• Safely handle cats and dogs in a clinical setting
• Prepare and administer medications, including IV catheter placement and anesthesia induction
• Prepare animals for surgery and assist veterinarians during procedures
• Monitor patients before and after surgery
• Accurately enter patient information into clinic software and maintain medical records
• Track and log controlled substances in compliance with regulations
• Maintain clinic inventory and compile supply orders
• Sterilize surgical instruments and operate autoclave
• Clean and maintain the clinic facility, including cages and surgical areas
• Assist with intake, discharge, and client communications as needed
• Provide general support to ensure smooth daily operations
• Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Able to follow instructions and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Self-motivated with basic literacy and computer skills
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
Comfortable handling animals and willing to perform hands-on, sometimes messy tasks
Genuine interest in animal welfare and care
Physically capable of lifting at least 40 pounds, bending, and standing for extended periods
Must be at least 18 years old and available to work on weekends
About the ORGANIZATION
At Guam Animals in Need, our mission is to improve the care of all animals on Guam by sheltering those in need. We are working hard to enhance public understanding of animal welfare, safeguard Guam’s cats and dogs with care and shelter, and proactively reduce stray populations
We envision a future in Guam where animals are treated with kindness, human-animal bonds thrive, and the stray population is ethically managed, inspiring a community of responsible pet ownership
Our organization was founded in 1989 and has since rescued and found forever homes for over 20,000 animals. In 2022 we were also able to bring back our SNIP (Spay and Neuter Island Pets) program where we also provide low-cost spay and neuter services to help reduce the overpopulation of pets on the island.