Licensed Veterinary Technician
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Job Description
Summary:
Who we are Community Medicine:
Have you ever wondered what happens to cats and dogs whose owners are unable to afford veterinary care We did. The ASPCAs Community Medicine (CM) team provides expert veterinary care to support the welfare of animals and their people through our stationary and mobile veterinary clinics serving the most underserved communities in New York Miami and Los Angeles. We help pet owners overcome barriers to care bringing quality services directly to the communities that need us most and partially or fully subsidizing the cost of basic and preventive care. CM treats people and pets with dignity and respect assisting pet owners in making informed decisions about their pets health and wellbeing regardless of their financial circumstances. When you come to work at the ASPCA you join a team of over 1000 dedicated colleagues with deep knowledge skills and passion for the animals we serve.
What youll do:
Help animals in need! Our highly skilled technicians play a crucial role in our program working as a team with CM veterinarians and assistants to provide essential services to the pets and rescue animals that need us most. The ASPCAs Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC) offers highquality highvolume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) preventive care and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. CM technicians build a wide range of skills and youll use your education and license to its full extent exclusively concentrating on medical duties working some days in spay/neuter surgery and others seeing appointments or assisting with outpatient procedures.
What youll get:
- Work/life balance:
- paid vacation time to relax
- paid sick time to heal
- three paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep your skills sharp
- ten paid holidays to observe
- plus paid personal time to celebrate what and when you like
- Terrific benefits package: medical dental and vision insurance pretax dependent care and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions beginning after one year of service employerpaid life and longterm disability insurance and more (note that benefits are subject to change annually)
- Room to grow: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a medical professional
- Support: we are one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the world so you will always have a strong team to lean on and cheer you on
Work Schedule
This is typically a Monday Friday 8 hour schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled work day.
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Medical (60%)
- Care for 3540 cats and dogs per day in spay/neuter surgery
- Administer injections including anesthetics pain medications vaccinations and other medications
- Intubate animals place intravenous catheters perform venipuncture and administer fluids as needed
- Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in preoperative operative and postoperative phases
- Provide treatments and supportive care according to the CM Standard Operating Procedures and as directed by attending Veterinarian
- Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care our staff and for our clients by using lowstress handling techniques
- Assist with patient exams take medical history perform diagnostic testing and prepare medications to go home with the client/patient
- Maintain all necessary controlled substance drug logs and patient records
- Stay current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols
- Ensure anesthetic machines pulse oximeters scales and other equipment are functional and report equipment that is not working properly
- Assist with humane euthanasia in accordance with ASPCA policy and CM protocols
- Work with coworkers to clean and disinfect animal areas equipment instruments and facility while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment
- Provide support and medical services in special cases as needed including evaluation of animals living in hoarding situations
Customer Service (30%)
- Communicate with all clients in a nonjudgmental effective and professional manner
- Communicate basic veterinary medical concepts to clients including but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks
- Explain information provided by the veterinarian about an animals condition to clients
Other (10%)
- Enter medical information into digital data bases as appropriate
- Represent ASPCA in a professional and courteous manner
- Adhere to all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Follow all written and verbally communicated CM Standard Operating Procedures
- Collaborate and foster good communication with ASPCA colleagues
- Participate in veterinary/medical training of CM staff ASPCA staff and veterinary and technical students by coaching discussion and demonstration
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Exemplifies the ASPCAs Core Values:
- HasCommitmentand dedication to improving the lives of animals
- DemonstratesOwnershipand feels responsible for outcomes
- Believes inTeam that we are stronger together
- Seeks toElevateothers and reimagine what is possible
- Focuses onImpact specifically making change for animals
Education:
- Must have graduated from accredited school of veterinary science technology (2 or 4 year program) or the equivalent as determined by the New York State Education Department.
Qualifications:
- Must have current New York State Veterinary Technician License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment)
- Surgery/Anesthesia experience preferred
- Excellent animal handling skills (cats dogs)
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience using a computer and navigating software applications
- Ability to lift and carry 40plus pounds repeatedly throughout day with assistance
- Ability to work standing for 8 or more hours
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions
- Strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities
- Fear Free Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire
Language:
- English (Required)
- Bilingual (Spanish) Strongly Preferred
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 $37.00per hour
The Compensation Team will review internal candidates current compensation to determine if an offer beyond the target hiring range may be applicable. Click here to review the Internal Open Positions Pay Range Sheet
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Qualifications:
See above for qualifications details.Licensed Veterinary Technician American Association of Veterinary State BoardsLanguage:
English (Required) SpanishEducation and Work Experience:
Associates BachelorsOur 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
