Licensed Veterinary Technician, Community Medicine

ASPCA•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Help animals in need! Our highly skilled technicians play a crucial role in our program, working as a team with Community Medicine veterinarians and assistants to provide essential services to the pets and rescue animals that need us most. The ASPCA’s 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. The ASPCA’s Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC) offers high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), preventive care and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. CM technicians build a wide range of skills and you’ll 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 out-patient procedures.

Requirements

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.
Must have current New York State Veterinary Technician License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment)
Excellent animal handling skills (cats, dogs)
Excellent customer service skills
Experience using a computer and navigating software applications
Ability to lift and carry 40-plus 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
Ability to exemplify ASPCA's core values and behavioral competencies
Language: English (Required)
Licensed Veterinary Technician - American Association of Veterinary State Boards
Language: English (Required), Spanish
Associates, Bachelors

Nice To Haves

Surgery/Anesthesia experience preferred
Bilingual (Spanish) Strongly Preferred

Responsibilities

Medical Care for 35-40 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 pre-operative, operative, and post-operative 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 low-stress 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
Communicate with all clients in a non-judgmental, 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 animal’s condition to clients
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

Benefits

Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time
Paid parental leave
Company paid holidays
Paid personal time off
Affordable health coverage, including medical
Employer-paid dental
Optional vision coverage
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Veterinary state license fee reimbursement
401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
Robust professional development opportunities
Three paid continuing education days
CE stipend