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ASPCA · 2 days ago

Licensed Veterinary Technician

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$34.60/hr - $37/hr

The ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to animals and provides life-saving care through its Animal Hospital. The Licensed Veterinary Technician will deliver high-quality veterinary care, support the medical team, and ensure a compassionate environment for animals and clients.

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Responsibilities

Possess in depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary medical concepts

Provide compassionate and quality patient care at all times utilizing Fear Free Guidelines

Proficient in various technical nursing skills, including, but not limited to, venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostic imaging, critical care, pharmacology, and dentistry

Possess critical thinking and multi-tasking skills

Able to prioritize and re-prioritize based on hospital and patient needs

Proficient in animal handling and restraint for various medical procedures

Treat animals and clients with care and respect

Competently explain to client, information doctor has documented about an animal’s condition

Document and communicate and patient concerns or observed changes to Veterinarian

Feed and medicate patients following veterinarian and LVT instructions

Lift patients up to 40 pounds

Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques

Represent ASPCA in professional and courteous manner at all times

Provide management with regular feedback about training needs, new hires, coworkers, interns, hospital needs, etc

Collaborate professionally with other ASPCA department managers and staff

Support organization and departmental policies and protocols

Maintain open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols

Possess thorough knowledge of AAH daily procedures and protocols

Ensure and maintain high quality standard of care, work ethic, and performance

Work independently without supervision and as part of a team

Work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions

Attend staff meetings and training sessions

Advise Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules

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

Follow all departmental 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 in all departments

Make certain entire hospital including treatment, surgery, exam rooms and kennels are kept extremely clean through the day

Qualification

Licensed Veterinary TechnicianFear Free animal handlingVeterinary hospital protocolsShelter medicineImproMedCustomer service skillsAccountabilitySpanish languageInter-personal communicationTeamworkIntegrityDetail-oriented

Required

Able to lift up to 40 pounds

Able to work standing for 10 or more hours

Basic to advanced computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Office and ImproMed

Completion of the Fear Free 8 module course or willingness to complete within 60 days of hire/promotion

High degree of integrity and accountability

Knowledge of shelter medicine and operations

Knowledge of veterinary hospital protocols and procedures

Must possess excellent customer service skills

Outstanding inter-personal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently

Possess a sense of humor that can balance flexibility and enthusiasm and thrives on detail

Possess excellent Fear Free animal handling and restraint skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician - American Association of Veterinary State Boards

English (Required)

Preferred

Proficiency in Impromed

Spanish

Associates: Veterinary Technician

Bachelors: Veterinary Technician

Shelter Medicine Experience

Veterinary Technician Experience

Benefits

Signing bonus

Relocation bonus is available for people living in a qualifying distance from our facility

Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Company

ASPCA

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The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is the first animal welfare organization established in North America and serves as the nation’s leading voice for animals.

Founded in 1866