Registered Veterinary Technician, ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance

ASPCA • Asheville, NC

6d • $28 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA) is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join their team. ASNA is a premier training center for high-quality, high-volume companion animal sterilization, altering over 21,000 animals annually and training veterinary professionals since 2005. The RVT will be central to daily medical operations, acting as a liaison between veterinarians, support staff, and clients. This role requires excellent multitasking, communication, and teamwork skills, with a commitment to high performance and best practices. Responsibilities include patient care, assisting veterinarians, facility upkeep, and client interaction.

Requirements

• Exemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values: Commitment, Ownership, Team, Elevate, and Impact.
• Possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and deal professionally with high levels of stress in an environment of changing daily operational priorities.
• Ability to work in both a team environment and independently.
• Ability to work in physically and mentally challenging conditions.
• Ability to understand that patient death is a regrettable but an inevitable part of the medical profession and practice a healthy coping strategy for such events.
• Possess a valid NC Registered Veterinary Technician license or obtain one within 60 days of hiring.
• Provide a valid driver’s license upon hire and pass a motor vehicle history check demonstrating a safe driving history.
• Possess working knowledge of basic computer/technology skills including email and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs/16 kgs without assistance and over this weight with assistance, and the ability to consistently stand, bend, lift, and climb during the course of a regular work shift.
• Degree of Registered Veterinary Technician or equivalent from an American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA CVTEA) accredited program OR a Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) accredited veterinary technology program.
• Passing of the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
• Associates: Veterinary Technician, High School Diploma (Required)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience as a registered veterinary technician in a clinical setting.
• Fear Free Shelter certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receive and execute directives from veterinarians.
• Provide medical leadership to veterinary and kennel assistant teams.
• Execute medical and surgical floor duties.
• Safely handle controlled and other prescription drugs.
• Maintain medical records.
• Provide impeccable care to surgical patients.
• Assist veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and kennel assistants in pre-, peri-, and postoperative duties.
• Participate in facility upkeep and maintenance, including cleaning, inventory, and stocking.
• Host clients and visiting trainees.
• Participate in relationships and communications with private sector veterinarians, professional associations, professional advisors, vendors, transport partners, public clients, mentees, and internal ASPCA departments and professionals.
• Be well versed in ASNA/ASPCA protocols, procedures, and standards of care.
• Participate in onboarding and training ASNA Registered Veterinary Technicians and other staff.
• Provide a safe and compassionate environment for staff, clients, and animals in ASNA care.
• Receive training in, and develop proficiency in, low-stress animal handling skills and implement these handling techniques consistently in all interactions with animals.
• Instill the guiding principle that everyone can, and should, actively support the animals’ behavioral and mental health in everything they do.
• Participate in mentoring visiting trainees relative to veterinary technician duties.
• Practice and encourage open and transparent communications in all interactions, seek out regular feedback from team and peers, and receive feedback in the constructive spirit intended.
• Drive transport vehicles as needed.
• Perform the daily medical duties of a veterinary technician which include but are not limited to: Assistance to veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and kennel assistants; Medical and surgical duties expected of a graduate and licensed Veterinary Technician; Drug handling including controlled substances in compliance with DEA regulations, ASNA protocols, and all other federal, state, and local laws; Medical leadership for veterinary assistants and kennel assistants; Flow of daily operations and surgical teams; Patient emergency support; Medical paperwork.
• Perform the supportive medical duties of a veterinary technician which include but are not limited to: Equipment operation and maintenance; Inventory control including expendables and drugs; Upkeep and maintenance of medical, surgical, and kennel areas; All duties of a veterinary assistant as needed; All duties of a kennel assistant as needed.
• Commit to operating in alignment with our Core Values of Commitment, Ownership, Team, Elevate, and Impact!
• Adhere to all policies related to operational and environmental safety of patients, staff, and visitors related directly to medical operations.
• Serve in any surgical, medical, or training role as needed and support all daily operational processes to complete the day’s surgeries and training program goals successfully and safely.
• Fully engage in the self-performance management process including annual reviews, regular feedback sessions, required compliance training, and goal setting.
• Maintain all licensures and credentials pertinent to the position.
• Actively seek individual development opportunities in relation to job function.
• Under the supervision of the MRVT, and in respect to veterinary technician operations, ensure: Smooth and efficient operation of ASNA surgical, medical, and training programs; Program policies and strategies that support ASNA’s high standards of quality and best practices; All aspects of operations are enforced with campus wide consistency and adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations; A positive learning environment across campus supportive of ASNA culture.
• Participate in assigned ASNA department and program specific projects, cross-departmental working groups, and any other assigned commitments to support ASPCA’s 2030 goals.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the MRVT or the ASNA Senior Leadership Team.

Benefits

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off.
• 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions (match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution).
• Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.

What This Job Offers

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