Job Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Adoption Center at ASPCA summary:

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician at the Adoption Center, you will provide high-quality nursing care to at-risk animals, assisting veterinarians and ensuring that animals' medical and behavioral needs are met. This role involves performing technical procedures, documenting patient concerns, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for the animals and staff. You will work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting, contributing to the care of approximately 3,000 pets each year to help them find loving homes.

Summary:

Who we are:

The Adoption Center currently provides shelter and adoption for five groups of animals:

• Animal victims of cruelty and neglect brought to us by the NYPD 
• At-risk animals brought to us through our community engagement team 
• At-risk underage kittens and other medically-compromised stray animals
• Animals surrendered by their owners and in need of adoption into new homes
• Animals transferred in from shelter/rescue partners

What you’ll do: 

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality nursing care to animals in need, and you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and complex environment, the position of Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) at the ASPCA Adoption Center may be for you. As a key member of the medical team, you’ll partner closely with veterinarians, adoptions vet assistants and animal care techs to deliver excellent patient care, addressing health concerns in order to help the approximately 3,000 at-risk pets at the Adoption Center each year to move quickly and safely into loving new homes.

All medical care is provided within the parameters of the Adoption Center’s shelter medicine protocols. To succeed in this role, the LVT will deliver compassionate nursing care and assist the veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and diagnostic testing procedures following low-stress handling principles and shelter medicine best practices. Success also hinges on the ability to collaborate with other teams at the Adoption Center to ensure the animals’ physical and behavioral needs are met on both an individual patient and population level.

What you’ll get:

• Work/life balance:
  • 40-hour work week – regular day shifts with no on-call or after-hours
  • paid vacation to relax
  • paid sick time to heal
  • ten paid holidays to observe
  • plus – personal time to celebrate what and when you like
  • Terrific benefits package: 
    • medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) with employer-funded contributions after one year of service
    • pre-tax dependent care and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
    • employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
    • LVT license fee reimbursement
    • Onsite continuing education opportunities
    • and more - note the ASPCA’s benefits are reviewed annually and are subject to change
• Room to grow: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a licensed veterinary technicians and a person
• Support: structured mentorship from experienced licensed veterinary technicians - 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

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Nursing Care and Veterinary Support (70%)

• Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques
• Proficient technical nursing skills, including, but not limited to, venipuncture; catheter placement; administration of oral, topical, and injectable medications; sedated exams or treatments; diagnostic testing procedures; triage and basic examination
• Competently and compassionately explain information about an animal’s condition to other Adoption Center staff members, volunteers, foster caregivers, and adopters with easily understood language
• Be an active member of the medical team on Medical-Behavior-Shelter rounds and in intra- and inter-departmental meetings
• Document and communicate patient concerns or observed changes to veterinarians
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry to animals’ medical records, including transfer of information from other ASPCA departments’ software systems and diagnostic test results from outside laboratories
• Feed and medicate patients following veterinarian instructions and standard operating procedures
• Perform or assist in humane euthanasia
• Learn, implement, and teach new protocols; support and comply with ASPCA and Adoption Center policies and protocols

Housekeeping and Maintenance (30%)

• Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and facility while utilizing appropriate PPE

• Follow all PPE and cleaning protocols
• Follow all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Take inventory and stock supplies as needed
• Assist in keeping supplies stocked by noting when supplies are running low
• Make certain the entire Adoption Center is kept extremely clean through the day
• Immediately advise supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe, including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of veterinary medical concepts, protocols, and procedures
• Possess critical thinking and multi-tasking skills; able to quickly adjust focus and shift priorities based on patient and Adoption Center needs
• Excellent low-stress animal handing and restraint skills
• Able to work efficiently and calmly both as a member of the team and independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Basic computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Office, and email; familiarity with PetPoint or other shelter software systems a plus
• Available to work a flexible schedule when needed including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Able to lift 40 pounds
• Able to work standing for 10 or more hours

Exemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values:

• 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
• Focuses on Impact , specifically making change for animals

Language:

Other languages (preferred)

Additional Information:

• CPR certification preferred, or upon hire
• Required to perform humane euthanasia. (Training upon hire)

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 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 - $37.00. In addition to a competitive salary, this role offers a signing bonus. Also, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information on our Benefit offerings, click here.

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Qualifications:

See above for qualifications details.

Licensed Veterinary Technician - American Association of Veterinary State Boards

Language:

English (Required), Spanish

Education and Work Experience:

High School Diploma (Required)

1-3 years veterinary hospital and/or shelter experience preferred, Fear Free® certified or completed within 60 days of employment

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.

Applicants that are residents of Colorado: Per CO Senate Bill 23-058, 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 in the initial interview. We are permitted to require/request additional application materials; if those materials contain any age-related information, an applicant may redact the information before submitting an initial employment application.

Keywords:

Licensed Veterinary Technician, animal care, veterinary support, shelter medicine, nursing care, pet adoption, animal welfare, low-stress handling, veterinary diagnostics, ASPCA

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