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About the Role

The Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) –Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC) is a vital member of our veterinary medical team, supporting spay/neuter surgery and primary pet care for cats and dogs in New York City. The role involves client communication, assisting veterinarians, animal handling, preparing animals for surgery, medical record entry, and patient monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Medical care for up to 35-40 cats and dogs per day in spay/neuter surgery.
• Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals, staff, and clients using low-stress handling techniques.
• Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients.
• Take direction regarding medical protocols and animal care from the clinic veterinarian or veterinary technician.
• Organize and maintain pre-operative area and operating room for patient anesthesia and surgical preparation.
• Ensure anesthesia machines, pulse oximeters, scales, and other equipment are functional.
• Clean, sonicate, pack, and sterilize surgical instruments and endotracheal tubes.
• Clean and disinfect animal areas and facility while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Assist with patient exams, take medical history, perform diagnostic testing, and prepare medications.
• Provide support and medical services in special cases as needed.
• Communicate with all clients in a non-judgmental, effective, and professional manner.
• Greet clients and assist with the intake process, including assisting clients in filling out intake and service documents.
• Communicate basic veterinary medical concepts to clients.
• Explain information provided by the veterinarian about an animal’s condition to clients.
• Enter medical information into digital data bases as appropriate.
• Represent ASPCA in a professional and courteous manner.
• Provide medical information and representation to other ASPCA departments.
• 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.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Fear Free® Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions.
• Must maintain an open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols.
• Excellent animal handling skills (cats, dogs).
• Strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities.

Skills

• Animal handling
• Customer service
• Medical record entry
• Veterinary assistance
• Spay/neuter surgery support
• Primary pet care
• Client communication
• Low-stress handling techniques
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical instrument sterilization
• Disinfection protocols
• Diagnostic testing
• Medication preparation
• Digital data entry

Location

• 464 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Work Type

• On-site
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum 1 year animal handling in a professional setting required, veterinary medical experience preferred.

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Salary/Compensations

• $25.00 - $26.44 per hour

Benefits

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company paid holidays.
• 1 week of paid personal time.
• 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions (match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution).
• Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship, internal mobility, and opportunities to support in the field.

About the Company

• The ASPCA’s Community Medicine (CM) team provides expert veterinary care to support the welfare of animals and their people through stationary and mobile veterinary clinics, serving underserved communities in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles.
• CM helps pet owners overcome barriers to care, bringing quality services directly to communities that need them 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 financial circumstances.
• 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 over two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.
• The ASPCA operates programs and services nationwide, including 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.

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.