Licensed Veterinary Technician
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Job Description
Summary:
Are you passionate about helping animals in need and eager to advance the field of animal welfare Do you thrive in a dynamic complex highly collaborative environment If so the role of Licensed Veterinary Technician at the ASPCAs new Recovery & Rehabilitation Center (R&R Center) in Pawling NY might be right for you!
The individual in this role is responsible for providing high quality veterinary care to canines recovering from the physical and behavioral impacts of animal cruelty at the R&R Center. The successful candidate for this role values teamwork collaboration and an integrated approach to recovery and rehabilitation that balances medical behavioral and environmental needs.
Recovery & Rehabilitation Center Overview & Upcoming Launch
The R&R Center in Pawling NY is a unique program dedicated to providing integrated sheltering behavioral and medical care for canine victims of cruelty. The R&R Center team works closely with ASPCA teams in New York City to help animals rescued in partnership with the NYPD.
This is an inperson position located in Pawling NY with a target start date of October 2025.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Functional Duties 85
Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care our staff and for our clients by using lowstress handling techniques
Observe individual animals and the overall population for signs of illness injury and/or poor welfare communicating any issues quickly and effectively
Provide veterinary medical care within the scope of license including but not limited to basic examinations and triage surgical support venipuncture catheter placement intubation administering and monitoring anesthesia diagnostic testing radiographs CPCR and humane euthanasia
Monitor patients postoperatively to ensure safety and comfort and to identify possible postoperative or anesthesiarelated complications
Perform or be willing to be trained to perform dental cleanings and radiographs
Oversee the implementation of preventative vaccination and treatment schedules ensuring all animals are uptodate
Handle administer and log controlled substances under the direction of a veterinarian and in accordance with laws and protocols
Maintain active knowledge of all daily procedures and protocols
Ensure thorough accurate and timely data entry to animals medical records including previous medical history and all exam findings test results and treatments
Support the collection of evidence and documentation of examinations of live and deceased victims of animal cruelty including clinical forensic exams and gross necropsies
Follow all protocols to ensure chain of custody is maintained and appropriately documented and for the disposition of forensic evidence
Obtain relevant continuing education as required by the ASPCA and the state licensing board
Competently and compassionately explain an animals condition to other staff and volunteers with easily understood language
Collaborate with behavior and sheltering colleagues to ensure holistic balanced care for animals and a cohesive team culture for staff
Communicate regularly with the behavior team using objective language and established communication systems to ensure information is shared in a timely fashion with relevant stakeholders
Track inventory and ensure veterinary areas are well stocked at all times
Identify and communicate inventory and ordering needs
Assist in staff training across all areas ensuring all staff understand shelter disease control protocols nutritional guidelines preventative and vaccination schedules and the importance of daily monitoring
Stay abreast of shelter medicine practices and trends and ensure their consistent application
Ensure medical areas are kept clean organized and ready for use
Assist other teams in cleaning organizing and providing daily animal care as time allows or when circumstances require
Administrative Financial and Operational Duties(15
Participate in daily rounds alongside behavioral and sheltering staff collaborating openly to provide excellent and integrated care
Regularly attend all Veterinary Services appropriate crossfunctional and allstaff meetings
Accurately track and report time worked time off and workrelated travel expenses
Responsibly steward R&R Center assets
Core Values
Exemplifies the ASPCAs Core Values:
Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals
Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes
Believes in Team that we are stronger together
Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible
Focuses on Impact specifically making change for animals
Education and Work Experience
Licensed as a Veterinary Technician by the NYS Department of Education
At least one year of experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary technologist working in a handson capacity with dogs; shelter medicine experience preferred
Fear Free Veterinary certification (approximately 9 hours) required within 60 days or hire
Qualifications
Valid drivers license and ability to pass a motor vehicle history check demonstrating safe driving
Ability and willingness to travel up to 5 of the time
Able to work a flexible schedule when needed including days evenings weekends and holidays
Fluent in the use of MS Word Excel PowerPoint; familiarity with shelter software systems or Salesforce a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Able to regularly witness animals suffering medically and/or behaviorally
Comfortable with humane euthanasia in theory and in practice
Displays concern for the safety and wellbeing of self animals and others especially under stress
Fosters collaboration by creating strong connections with colleagues at all levels and in all areas
Builds strong work relationships based on trust respect and listening to understand
Freely and generously shares knowledge skills and expertise with others
Demonstrates genuine interest in the thoughts ideas and expertise of others
Proactively problemsolves and takes appropriate initiative to implement solutions
Flexible; can easily adapt to changes and help others do the same
Resilient; bounces back from difficult and disappointing situations quickly
Models transparency integrity honesty and strong ethical principles
Unafraid of hard conversations and approaches them openly quickly and kindly
Views conflict as generative using disagreement to drive innovation improve communication clarify and articulate values and build stronger relationships
Values ongoing training and continuing education for self and team ensuring ample access to learning opportunities
Willing and able to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to:
Indoor climatecontrolled spaces
Outdoor natural climate spaces where extreme temperatures and/or precipitation are possible
On surfaces that are wet or uneven
In loud or continuously noisy areas
Willing and able to work with chemical and biological hazards such as medications cleaning products urine feces blood and sharp objects
Able to work in a physically demanding environment that requires standing walking bending squatting and/or kneeling for extended periods of time
Able to lift and carry animals 50 pounds unassisted 100 pounds with assistance) and equipment such as food bags bedding and cleaning supplies
Able to comfortably handle and restrain animals safely and humanely particularly in stressful situations
Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to disposable coveralls respirators or face masks and booties
Compensation and benefits:
Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to education training experience location business needs internal equity market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future.
The target hiring range for this role is $34.60 $37.00 per hour.
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Qualifications:
See above for qualifications details.Language:
English (Required)Education and Work Experience:
High School DiplomaOur EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex national origin ancestry gender gender identity or expression age marital or domestic partner status citizenship status sexual orientation disability genetic information military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCAs standard application process which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCAs People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race color creed religion sex national origin ancestry gender gender identity or expression age marital or domestic partner status citizenship status sexual orientation disability genetic information military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances.
ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
