Licensed Veterinary Technician, Community Medicine

Summary:

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.

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 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. When you come to work at the ASPCA, you join a team of over 1,000 dedicated colleagues with deep knowledge, skills, and passion for the animals we serve.

What you’ll do:

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.

Where and When You’ll Work:

• This position is an on-site role and reports to the Queens ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinic located at 36-02 14th St, Long Island City, NY 11106.

• Occasional flexibility in reporting to other ASPCA locations throughout NYC may be required based on operational need. 

• This is typically a Monday – Friday, 8-hour, 5-day a week schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled workday.

• Schedules are subject to change at the sole discretion of the ASPCA.

What you’ll get:

Compensation

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 - $40.00 per hour

This position is eligible for a $2,000 signing bonus and a $2,000 retention bonus after one year of service, in addition to relocation assistance.

Benefits

• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage as well as employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.

• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including veterinary state license fee reimbursement and a 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 to help you grow as a medical professional. 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. We also provide three paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep your skills sharp

For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance, and include, but are not limited to:

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

Customer Service

• 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

Other

• 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

Education and Work Experience:

• 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.

• Surgery/Anesthesia experience preferred

Qualifications:

• 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)

• Bilingual (Spanish) Strongly Preferred  

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