Veterinary Technician (Licensed/Registered/Certified)
hace 4 días
Brooklyn
Summary: Who we are: 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: Help animals in need! Our highly skilled technicians play a crucial role in our program, working as a team with CM veterinarians and assistants to provide essential services for the animals that need us most. The ASPCA’s Community Veterinary Clinics (CVCs) offer high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), preventive care and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries at low or no cost to eligible clients. CVC LVTs build a wide range of skills! Use your hard-earned education and license to its full extent, exclusively concentrating on medical duties. You will experience a variety of medicine - some days in spay/neuter surgery and others seeing appointments or assisting with out-patient surgical procedures. What you’ll get: • Terrific part-time benefits package:, • paid vacation time to relax, • paid sick time to heal, • paid personal time, • plus - paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep your skills sharp, • 401(k) plan with employer contributions, starting after 1,000 hours of work in one year of service, • The ASPCA offers competitive ___ options that are subject to change annually, • Room to grow: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a medical professional The Bronx CVC has a range of part time scheduling options; please indicate your availability and/or desired schedule in your ASPCA job application. Clinic hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Schedules are subject to change at the sole discretion of the ASPCA. Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Medical (60%) • 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, • 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, • 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, • Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals, • Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes, • Believes in Team – that we are stronger together, • Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible, • Must have current New York State Veterinary Technician License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment), • Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), • Surgery/Anesthesia experience preferred, • 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 English (Required) Bilingual (Spanish) Strongly Preferred Compensation and Benefits: 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 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 - $37.00 per hour For more information on our benefits offerings, ___. The Compensation Team will review internal candidates’ current compensation, to determine if an offer beyond the target hiring range may be applicable. Stay Connected – Join Our Talent Community * • If you are interested in joining our team but do not see a position listed that fits your experience or interests, please click ___ to stay connected to future opportunities with the ASPCA. Qualifications: Must be able to lift and carry 40-plus pounds repeatedly throughout day with assistance., Must have current New York State Veterinary Technician License., Must have graduated from accredited school of veterinary science technology (2 or 4 year program)., Must have strong interest in animal welfare., Must possess excellent animal handling skills., Must possess excellent customer service skills., Must possess the ability to work standing for 8-plus hours, Must speak fluent English. Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) preferred., Surgery/Anesthesia experience preferred Licensed Veterinary Technician - New York State Education Department Language: English (Required), Spanish Education and Work Experience: Associates (Required), Bachelors Our EEO Policy: The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V). Our EEO Policy: The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V). About Us: The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers. The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources. At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA’s vision – that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering. Your Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act: Pursuant to regulations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), we provide this notice to applicants about eligible employees’ protected leave for certain reasons. Click on the ___ to learn more. Applicants that are residents of Colorado and Oregon: Per CO Senate Bill 23-058 and ORS 659A.030, we cannot generally request or require any age-related information (i.e., age, DOB, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution) on an initial employment application; this includes any age-related inquiries through completion of the initial interview. We can require/request additional application materials; if those materials contain any age-related information, an applicant should redact the information before submitting an initial employment application. Indiana Applicants: Pursuant to Indiana law, we are providing notice that it is an unlawful employment practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by: (1) refusing to employ an applicant for employment on the basis that the applicant is a veteran of the armed forces of the United States; or (2) refusing to employ an applicant for employment on the basis that the applicant is a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. Should you feel that you were a victim of discrimination on the basis of veteran status, please let us know at . Alternatively, you can file a complaint with the following agencies at any time: Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N103, Indianapolis, IN 46204; Office: (317) 232-2600 | Toll Free: (800) 628-2909; Hearing Impaired: (800) 743-3333 | Fax: (317) 232-6580; E-mail: | Website: . Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Indianapolis Field Office; 115 W. Washington Street South Tower Suite 600; Indianapolis, IN 46204; Phone: 463-999-1240; Fax: 317-226-7953; TTY: 1-800-669-6820;ASL Video Phone: 844-234-5122. Massachusetts Applicants: Per Massachusetts law, we are providing notice that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Philadelphia Applicants: You may view your rights under the Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Act ___. Powered by SonicJobs (an advertiser on HealthECareers). By applying, you consent to share your data with SonicJobs and the employer. HealthECareers or SonicJobs does not store or use your application data beyond facilitating the application. See ASPCA Terms & Conditions at and Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at
