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Licensed Veterinary Technician, Community Medicine

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aspca logoAspca · Bronx, NY
Full-timeOn-site3w ago
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Help animals in need! Our highly skilled technicians play a crucial role in our program, working as a team with Community Medicine veterinarians and assistants to provide essential services to the pets and rescue animals that need us most. Who we are - Community Medicine: 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

  • What you'll get:
  • Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance, and include, but are not limited to:
  • Medical
  • 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 in pre-operative, operative, and post-operative phases
  • Provide treatments and supportive care according to the CM Standard Operating Procedures and as directed by attending Veterinarian
  • Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques
  • Assist with patient exams, take medical history, perform diagnostic testing, and prepare medications to go home with the client/patient
  • Maintain all necessary controlled substance drug logs and patient records
  • Stay current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols
  • Ensure anesthetic machines, pulse oximeters, scales, and other equipment are functional and report equipment that is not working properly
  • Assist with humane euthanasia in accordance with ASPCA policy and CM protocols
  • Work with coworkers to cle

Benefits

The target hiring range for this role is $34.60 - $40.00 per hourThis position is eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus and a $2,500 retention bonus after one year of service, in addition to relocation assistance.Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.Affordable health coverage , including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage as well as employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including veterinary state license fee reimbursement and a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions - we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website .Work ScheduleThis is typically a Monday - Friday, 8 hour schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled work day.Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave

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