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About the Role
Assist in the provision of medical and surgical care of animals in the shelter. Manages treatment plan of hospitalized patients, performs diagnostics (x-ray, in-house laboratory) and obtains sampling (blood, swabbing), administers medications via all routes, and leads the surgery team. Must be a self-starter with the ability to think critically in order to be a stakeholder in the patients’ treatment plans. Works well independently but as part of a team to ensure timely, quality medical care for all animals in the shelter. This position is based within the medical department at a specific ACC location but flexibility to work at other locations may occasionally be required.
Responsibilities
- Administer drugs and vaccines by all routes as directed by the staff veterinarian.
- Perform LVT examinations in SOAP format as needed.
- Interpret clinical information and think critically to act swiftly and accordingly.
- Handle, restrain and triage all animals entering shelter.
- Regularly perform peripheral blood sampling and IV catheter placement.
- Assist with all aspects of surgery – pre, intra, and postoperatively which include administration and monitoring of anesthesia.
- Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology when preparing and administering drugs – including drug class, medical dosing calculations, contraindications, and adverse reactions.
- Obtain diagnostics as ordered by veterinarians (radiographs, bloodwork, urine sampling, cultures, etc.).
- Collect appropriate samples and perform basic laboratory tests, including decapitation for rabies testing.
- Assist in performance of necropsy, as needed.
- Properly record all drug activity, DEA logs, and statistics, as required by law and ACC policy.
- Aging, sexing, and accurate disease process recognition.
- Implantation of microchips.
- Under the direction of a veterinarian, accurately document medical exam findings, vaccinations, medications, surgery information and treatments in Shelter Buddy medical records.
- Assist in the documentation of cruelty cases.
- Facilitate transfer of animals from intake or medical areas and into appropriate housing.
- Work cooperatively with ACC volunteers and partners and all departments.
- Communicate effectively, cordially, and promptly within and outside of the department.
- Cleaning of medical areas, kennels and cages as needed.
- Maintain medical equipment.
- Required to obtain ACC-provided euthanasia certification in order to perform the humane euthanasia of animals when needed.
- Fear Free certification within 30 days of hire.
- Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Requirements
- Must be Licensed
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, or foreign equivalent recognized by NYS.
- Licensure in NYS to practice veterinary technology.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Eligibility for and willingness to apply for euthanasia technician certification.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to multi-task and prioritize.
- Dependable, reliable, and efficient.
Skills
- Veterinary technology
- Medical and surgical care
- Diagnostics (x-ray, in-house laboratory)
- Sample collection (blood, swabbing)
- Medication administration
- Surgery team leadership
- Critical thinking
- SOAP format examinations
- Animal handling and triage
- Peripheral blood sampling
- IV catheter placement
- Anesthesia administration and monitoring
- Pharmacology
- Laboratory testing
- Necropsy assistance
- DEA logs
- Microchip implantation
- Medical record documentation
- Cruelty case documentation
- Euthanasia certification
- Fear Free certification
Location
- ACC location
- Flexibility to work at other locations may occasionally be required
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Licensed
Education Level
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology
- Foreign equivalent recognized by NYS
Salary/Compensations
- $200 for continued education courses, conferences, or license renewals (Full-time LVT)
- $100 for continued education (Part-time LVT)
Benefits
- Generous paid-time-off (PTO) package
- Vacation time
- Birthdays off
- Personal days
- Sick pay
- Open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium
- 401K
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- On-the-job training for 2-4 weeks
- Periodic all staff training (safety, DEI, cross training, growth opportunities)
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- $200 annual benefit for continued education (Full-time LVT)
- 2 extra days off for continued education (Full-time LVT)
- $100 annual benefit for continued education (Part-time LVT)
- 1 additional day off for continued education (Part-time LVT)
About the Company
- ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC.
- Touches the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year.
- A resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact.
- Progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals.
- Strives to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners).
- Helps keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.
- Offers many low-cost services to pets and people in need.
- Provides compassionate end-of-life services for people who cannot afford to go to a private veterinary office but still want to provide a professional and peaceful transition for their beloved pet.
Equal Opportunity
- ACC values work/life balance.
- ACC values physical and mental health.
- At ACC it's all hands-on deck.
- We work together as a team.
- Employees should have the ability to remain calm yet professional in stressful situations involving animals and/or members of the public.