Senior Veterinary Assistant

About the role

The Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) is a vital member of our team who works directly with clients and the veterinarians and veterinary technicians to prepare animals for surgery, enter medical records, and monitor patients. The SVA has a direct impact on supporting our critical work. Have you ever wondered what happens to cats and dogs whose owners are unable to afford veterinary care? We did. The ASPCA's Community Medicine (CM) team provides expert veterinary care to support the welfare of animals and their people through our stationary and mobile veterinary clinics, serving the most underserved communities in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. We help pet owners overcome barriers to care, bringing quality services directly to the communities that need us 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 their financial circumstances. When you come to work at the ASPCA, you join a team of over 1,000 dedicated colleagues with deep knowledge, skills, and passion for the animals we serve.

Responsibilities

• Where and When You'll Work:
• This is typically a Monday - Friday, 8 hour schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled workday.
• This is an on-site position based at the Carson Community Veterinary Clinic. Occasional flexibility in reporting to other ASPCA locations throughout the Greater LA Area may be required based on operational need.
• This position has no direct reports
• What you'll get:
• Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance. They include, but are not limited to:
• Medical
• Care for cats and dogs each day presenting for spay/neuter surgery up to calculated clinic capacity
• Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques during various procedures (examples: exams, treatments, injections, venipuncture, intubation)
• Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in pre-operative, operative, and post-operative phases
• 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, surgical preparation and sterilization
• Ensure anesthesia machines, pulse oximeters, scales, and other equipment are functional and report equipment that is not working properly
• Clean, sonicate, pack, and sterilize surgical instruments and endotracheal tubes
• Work with coworkers to 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 to go home with the client/patient
• Customer Service
• Communicate with all clients i

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