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About the Role

Help animals in need by providing essential veterinary services to pets and rescue animals. Technicians work as a team with veterinarians and assistants in stationary and mobile clinics, serving underserved communities in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. The role focuses on high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter, preventive care, and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Provide treatments and supportive care according to CM Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure a safe and compassionate environment using low-stress handling techniques
• Assist with patient exams, take medical history, perform diagnostic testing, and prepare medications
• Maintain controlled substance drug logs and patient records
• Stay current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols
• Ensure anesthetic machines and other equipment are functional
• Assist with humane euthanasia
• Clean and disinfect animal areas, equipment, and facility
• Provide support and medical services in special cases, including hoarding situations
• Communicate with clients in a non-judgmental, effective, and professional manner
• 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 databases
• 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 and students
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions

Requirements

• Must have graduated from accredited school of veterinary science technology (2 or 4 year program) or the equivalent
• 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 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 (Required)
• Bilingual (Spanish) Strongly Preferred

Skills

• Spay/neuter surgery
• Anesthetics
• Pain medications
• Vaccinations
• Intravenous catheters
• Venipuncture
• Fluid administration
• Patient monitoring
• Low-stress handling techniques
• Medical history taking
• Diagnostic testing
• Medication preparation
• Controlled substance drug logging
• Patient record maintenance
• Emergency drug knowledge
• Equipment maintenance
• Humane euthanasia
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Veterinary medical communication
• Digital database entry
• Professional representation
• OSHA protocols
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Collaboration
• Coaching
• Discussion
• Demonstration
• Staff meeting participation
• Training session participation
• Animal handling
• Customer service
• Computer software navigation

Location

• Long Island City, NY
• New York City, NY

Work Type

• On-site
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Surgery/Anesthesia experience preferred

Education Level

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Veterinary Technician License

Salary/Compensations

• $34.60 - $40.00 per hour
• $2,000 signing bonus
• $2,000 retention bonus after one year of service
• Relocation assistance

Benefits

• 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%)
• Professional development opportunities
• Three paid continuing education days
• CE stipend

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.
• CM serves the most underserved communities in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles.
• The team helps pet owners overcome barriers to care, bringing quality services directly to communities.
• CM treats people and pets with dignity and respect, assisting pet owners in making informed decisions about their pets’ health and wellbeing.
• The ASPCA is a team of over 1,000 dedicated colleagues with deep knowledge, skills, and passion for the animals served.
• The ASPCA is one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the world.