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About the Role

Animal Care Centers of NYC's new veterinary center provides urgent and secondary care for pets whose owners cannot afford emergency treatment. This role offers a chance to provide care without the pressure of sales, as services are deeply discounted or subsidized. The center is a new model for accessible veterinary care in New York City, with potential for growth.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing support for urgent and surgical patients, including anesthesia, pre-op and post-op care.
Perform diagnostics and administer treatments under veterinary supervision.
Clearly communicate patient needs and care plans to both team members and clients.
Support efficient patient flow in a busy clinic setting.
Maintain accurate records, follow protocols, and contribute to a positive and collaborative clinic culture.
Participate in the setup and continued evolution of this new medical program.
Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required.
NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician required.
Equally good in dealing with animals AND people!
Successfully manages critical patients.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to multi-task and prioritize.
Dependable, reliable, and efficient.
Willingness and ability to accept and learn evolving tech in veterinary medicine a must!
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
Fear Free Certification within 30 days of hire.

Skills

Anesthesia
Pre-op care
Post-op care
Diagnostics
Treatment administration
Client communication
Team communication
Record keeping
Protocol adherence
Collaboration
Dentistry (preferred)
Working alone (preferred)
Creating camaraderie and cohesion (preferred)

Location

Ridgewood Queens, New York City

Work Type

Full-time
Four ten-hour shifts

Experience Level

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED
NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician

Benefits

Generous paid-time-off (PTO) package including vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay.
Open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium.
401K and Pension
Life Insurance
On-the-job training for 2-4 weeks.
Periodic all staff trainings (safety, DEI, cross training, growth opportunities).
Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
$200 annual benefit for continued education courses, conferences, or license renewals (full-time).
2 extra days off for continued education (full-time).
$100 annual benefit for continued education (part-time).
1 additional day off for continued education (part-time).

About the Company

ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters with a mission to End Animal Homelessness in NYC.
ACC touches the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year.
ACC is a resource to the community, including the Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Veterinary Center.
The veterinary center is a new model for accessible care in New York City.
The center is located in a new 50,000 square foot shelter in Ridgewood Queens, featuring a 4,000 sq foot hospital with a large surgical suite, dental suite with x-rays, ultrasound, in-house lab and radiology capabilities.
Affordable grooming services will also be offered.
The team includes veterinarians, veterinary assistants, client service representatives, a groomer, and a social worker.
If the model is successful, another medical center will open in the Bronx in late 2026, indicating room for growth.