Licensed Vet Tech

Animal Care Centers Of Nyc

140d

About The Position

ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 30,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals. We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.

Requirements

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, or foreign equivalent recognized by NYS.
• Licensure in NYS to practice veterinary technology.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility for and willingness to apply for euthanasia technician certification.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Dependable, reliable, and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Administer drugs and vaccines by all routes as directed by the staff veterinarian.
• Perform LVT examinations in SOAP format as needed.
• Interpret clinical information and think critically to act swiftly and accordingly.
• Handle, restrain and triage all animals entering shelter.
• Regularly perform peripheral blood sampling and IV catheter placement.
• Assist with all aspects of surgery - pre, intra, and postoperatively which include administration and monitoring of anesthesia.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology when preparing and administering drugs - including drug class, medical dosing calculations, contraindications, and adverse reactions.
• Obtain diagnostics as ordered by veterinarians (radiographs, bloodwork, urine sampling, cultures, etc.).
• Collect appropriate samples and perform basic laboratory tests, including decapitation for rabies testing.
• Assist in performance of necropsy, as needed.
• Properly record all drug activity, DEA logs, and statistics, as required by law and ACC policy.
• Aging, sexing, and accurate disease process recognition.
• Implantation of microchips.
• Under the direction of a veterinarian, accurately document medical exam findings, vaccinations, medications, surgery information and treatments in Shelter Buddy medical records.
• Assist in the documentation of cruelty cases.
• Facilitate transfer of animals from intake or medical areas and into appropriate housing.
• Work cooperatively with ACC volunteers and partners and all departments.
• Communicate effectively, cordially, and promptly within and outside of the department.
• Cleaning of medical areas, kennels and cages as needed.
• Maintain medical equipment.
• Required to obtain ACC-provided euthanasia certification in order to perform the humane euthanasia of animals when needed.
• Fear Free certification within 30 days of hire.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Benefits

• Generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay.
• Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium.
• 401K and Pension.
• Life Insurance.
• On-the-job training for 2-4 weeks.
• Periodic all staff training to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Associate degree