Saga Humane Society

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Latest Events:

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MARCH 6th

Saga Humane Society invites you to attend
OPEN HOUSE
AND VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Saturday, March 6, 2010
2 – 4 p.m. at Fort Dog
 
FREE Lesson –
HOW TO TEACH [...]


VETERINARIAN POSITION

OPEN AT SAGA HUMANE SOCIETY

The Saga Humane Society is a non-profit organization in San Pedro Ambergris Caye, Belize Central America. The primary mission of the Saga Humane Society is to control, monitor and promote the well-being and humane treatment of the stray dog and cat populations on the island and to educate other underdeveloped areas by sharing expertise and information. Saga’s objectives have and continue to be accomplished through an ongoing spay/neuter and vaccination program (subsidized when necessary to aid families on limited incomes), a shelter program, an adoption program and a public education program.For more information on Saga, please visit its website at www.sagahumanesociety.org/For more information on the location, please visit www.ambergriscaye.comWhile couples are welcome, only the primary veterinary position will be provided with a work permit and reimbursement. On-site accommodations can be provided at no additional cost (bedroom, shower/bathroom and kitchen). 
NOTES: International Candidates Will Be Considered.
Additional Salary Information: Salary is negotiable, based on experience and amount of off call hours

 

General Responsibilities are as follows:·Handling, examining and treating animals including pets, strays and shelter animals ·Meeting and consulting with pet owners ·Carrying out diagnostic tests ·Immunizing animals against disease ·Euthanizing old, sick and severely injured animals ·Performing surgery, including anesthesia ·Caring for in-patient animals ·Dealing with out of hours emergencies when on call ·Maintaining statistics and records on impact of clinic and shelter operations on animal populations for organizational use, as requested by Board ·Participate with Board on educational programs and fund raising events ·Participate with Board on public health activities (vaccination programs, stray animal programs) ·Coordinate activities with and report to Board of Directors, act as advisor to Board in area of veterinary clinical operations and practices 

Saga Humane Society Veterinary Clinic Services

Saga Humane Society operates the only non- profit veterinary clinic on the island of Ambergris Caye.  It is a full-service hospital in only two rooms, with a full-time veterinarian on site.  Pet owners can make appointments for wellness care such as spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations, as well as treatment for illnesses or injuries.  Pets are also seen routinely on a walk-in basis, especially in cases of emergency.

We are constantly trying to improve the quality of medical care that we are able to offer.  At this time our only laboratory equipment consists of a microscope and a centrifuge.  Blood samples can be further analyzed by the human San Pedro Lab, and x-rays can be performed at Dr. Teresa’s Los Pinos Clinic with the assistance of Saga’s veterinarian.  We have an in-house pharmacy that for the most part is able to keep all the most important veterinary medications in stock, thanks in a large part to the generosity of volunteers, residents, and visitors.  Oxygen, IV fluids, and emergency drugs are available for critical cases.

If you are planning a trip to San Pedro and want to help please let us know.  We will tell you what our most urgent needs are at that time as these are always changing.  Currently, we are raising money for protective x-ray gowns, an IV pump, and an anesthesia machine.  Purchasing anesthesia monitors and an otoscope/ophthalmoscope set will be goals in the near future as well.

Saga’s veterinary clinic offers care at very affordable prices, and no animal is ever turned away due to the owner’s inability to pay.  The clinic also treats healthy and sick animals from the animal shelter.  All are dewormed and  vaccinated on entry, then treated for heartworm, fleas and ticks monthly.  Sick animals from the shelter are treated whenever possible, and only euthanized as a last resort.

Our Clinic hours are:
Tuesday through Friday:  Surgery   8:30am to 12pm
Appointments and Walk-In’s  1pm to 4pm

Saturday:  Appointments and Walk-In’s   9am to 12pm
Sunday and Monday:  CLOSED

Appointments are preferred.  Please call 226-3266.

SERVICES and FEES

DR. Visit =consultation        $25.00
 
Dog castration $75.00
 
Cat castration $50.00
 
Dog Spay       $100.00 less than 1 year old
 
Cat spay        $75.00
 
Female over 1 year   $150.00
 
Dewormer  6 weeks old    $5.00
 
Dewormer 2 month +  $10.00
 
Tick/flea treatment   2 month   $10.00
 
Vaccination DHLPPv    $30.00
 
Vaccination Rabies 1 year   $10.00
 
Vaccination Rabies 3 yrs   $30.00
 
Fecac vaccination   $30.00
 
FeLeuk Vaccination   $50.00
 
MANY ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAIL.


Lastest News:

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MARCH 6th

Saga Humane Society invites you to attend
OPEN HOUSE
AND VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Saturday, March 6, 2010
2 – 4 p.m. at Fort Dog
 
FREE Lesson –
HOW TO TEACH [...]


Contact Saga

Saga Humane Society.
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
Phone: +501.226.3266
Email: saga@btl.net

Hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 1 pm to 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 12 noon
Closed Sunday and Monday


Saga Humane Society. San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize
Phone: +501.226.3266     Email: saga@btl.net

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