Licensed Veterinary Technician Part-Time

ASPCA • New York, NY

10d • $35 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Veterinary Technician works with Community Medicine veterinarians and assistants to provide essential veterinary services to pets and rescue animals. The ASPCA’s Community Veterinary Clinic provides high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter services, preventive care, and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. Technicians use their education and license to perform medical duties, alternating between spay/neuter surgery, appointments, and outpatient procedures.

This is an on-site position at the Brooklyn ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinic, with occasional work at other ASPCA locations throughout New York City as operational needs require. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, eight hours per day, three or four days per week. Working Thursdays and Fridays is required, and occasional work beyond the scheduled workday may be needed. Schedules may change at the ASPCA’s discretion.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited two- or four-year veterinary science technology program, or equivalent as determined by the New York State Education Department.
• Hold a current New York State Veterinary Technician License, or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Have excellent animal-handling skills with cats and dogs.
• Have excellent customer service skills.
• Have experience using a computer and navigating software applications.
• Be able to repeatedly lift and carry more than 40 pounds with assistance throughout the day.
• Be able to stand for eight or more hours.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be able to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions.
• Have a strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities.
• Obtain Fear Free® Shelter certification within 60 days of hire.
• Be able to exemplify ASPCA core values and behavioral competencies.
• Have English language proficiency.
• Complete required veterinary/medical training and attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Nice To Haves

• Surgery or anesthesia experience.
• Bilingual Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 before, during, and after surgery.
• Provide treatments and supportive care according to Community Medicine procedures and the attending veterinarian’s direction.
• Use low-stress handling techniques to maintain a safe and compassionate environment for animals, staff, and clients.
• Assist with patient exams, take medical histories, perform diagnostic testing, and prepare take-home medications.
• Maintain controlled-substance logs and patient records.
• Stay current on emergency drugs and protocols.
• Ensure anesthetic machines, pulse oximeters, scales, and other equipment are functional, and report malfunctions.
• Assist with humane euthanasia in accordance with ASPCA policy and Community Medicine protocols.
• Clean and disinfect animal areas, equipment, instruments, and the facility with coworkers, using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Provide support and medical services in special cases as needed, including evaluating animals living in hoarding situations.
• Communicate with clients in a non-judgmental, effective, and professional manner.
• Explain basic veterinary medical concepts to clients, including vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks.
• Explain to clients information provided by the veterinarian about an animal’s condition.
• Enter medical information into digital databases as appropriate.
• Represent the ASPCA professionally and courteously.
• Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration protocols and Community Medicine procedures.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with ASPCA colleagues.
• Help train Community Medicine and other ASPCA staff and veterinary and technical students through coaching, discussion, and demonstration.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible time off, including vacation, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, company-paid holidays, and paid personal time off.
• Affordable medical coverage, employer-paid dental coverage, and optional vision coverage.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Veterinary state license fee reimbursement.
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar employer matching up to 4%, plus an additional 4% employer contribution each year.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Three paid continuing education days and a continuing education stipend.
• Signing bonus and retention bonus after one year of service.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree