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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

Provide 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 CM Standard Operating Procedures and as directed by attending Veterinarian.
Ensure a safe and compassionate environment for animals, staff, and clients using low-stress handling techniques.
Assist with patient exams, take medical history, perform diagnostic testing, and prepare medications for client/patient discharge.
Maintain controlled substance drug logs and patient records.
Stay current with knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols.
Ensure anesthetic machines, pulse oximeters, scales, and other equipment are functional and report malfunctions.
Assist with humane euthanasia in accordance with ASPCA policy and CM protocols.
Collaborate with coworkers to clean and disinfect animal areas, equipment, instruments, and facility using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Provide support and medical services in special cases as needed, including evaluation of animals living in hoarding situations.
Communicate with clients in a non-judgmental, effective, and professional manner.
Explain basic veterinary medical concepts to clients, including vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks.
Relay information provided by the veterinarian about an animal’s condition to clients.
Enter medical information into digital databases.
Represent the ASPCA in a professional and courteous manner.
Adhere to all protocols set forth by the 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 through coaching, discussion, and demonstration.
Attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Requirements

Must have graduated from an 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.
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 the 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.
English language proficiency required.
Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.

Skills

Veterinary Technician
Spay/Neuter Surgery
Anesthesia
Medical Care
Injections
Intubation
Intravenous Catheter Placement
Venipuncture
Fluid Administration
Vital Signs Monitoring
Patient Monitoring
Low-Stress Animal Handling
Diagnostic Testing
Medication Preparation
Controlled Substance Logging
Record Keeping
Emergency Drug Protocols
Equipment Maintenance
Humane Euthanasia
Cleaning and Disinfection
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Usage
Customer Service
Digital Database Entry
Professional Representation
OSHA Protocols
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Collaboration
Communication
Coaching
Discussion
Demonstration
Staff Meetings
Training Sessions
Animal Handling
Computer Navigation
Software Applications
Teamwork
Independent Work
Calmness Under Pressure
Animal Welfare Advocacy
Serving Underserved Communities
Fear Free® Shelter Practices

Location

Bronx, NY
New York City, NY

Work Type

On-site
Full-time

Experience Level

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Education Level

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$34.60 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits

$2,000 signing bonus
$2,000 retention bonus after one year of service
Relocation assistance
Flexible time off (vacation, sick, bereavement)
Paid parental leave
Company paid holidays
Paid personal time off
Affordable health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
Veterinary state license fee reimbursement
401(k) plan with employer contributions (dollar for dollar match up to 4%, plus an additional 4% contribution)
Professional development opportunities
Three paid continuing education days
Continuing education stipend

About the Company

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.
We are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and 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.
We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives.

Equal Opportunity

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.