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Veterinary Assistant, ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance

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aspca logoAspca · Asheville, NC
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
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About the role

Lifesaving impact, rewarding careers: For more than 150 years, the ASPCA has been on the frontlines to save, transform and protect the lives of millions of animals. We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join a world-class team providing high-quality, high-volume spay sterilization services at our ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance facility to support lifesaving care and make a critical impact on the vulnerable animals who need us most. ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA) is the premier training center for high-quality, high-volume companion animal sterilization. Altering an average of 20,000 shelter, rescue, and publicly owned companion animals annually, ASNA has trained more than 6,500 veterinary professionals and fourth year veterinary student externs at our campus in Asheville, NC since 2005. ASNA is proud to set the bar for the standard of care in HQHVSN and provide world-class spay and neuter surgical instruction to veterinary professionals and students .

Responsibilities

  • Veterinary Assistants report directly to Manager, Medical Assistants and have no direct reports.
  • Where & When You'll Work
  • This position is an on-site role and reports to the ASPCA Spay Neuter Alliance in Asheville, NC.
  • This role requires flexibility in schedule to accommodate program needs, which could include varied daily shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays
  • The target start date for this position is May 4, 2026.
  • What You'll Get
  • Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Operational Support and Training
  • Participate in relationships and communications with private sector veterinarians, professional associations, professional advisors, vendors, transport partners, public clients, mentees, and internal ASPCA departments and professionals
  • Be well versed in ASNA/ASPCA protocols, procedures, and standards of care
  • Participate in onboarding and training ASNA veterinary assistants and other staff
  • Provide a safe and compassionate environment for staff, clients, and animals in ASNA care
  • Master low-stress animal handling skills and implement these handling techniques consistently in all interactions with animals
  • Instill the guiding principle that everyone can, and should, actively support the animals

Benefits

The target range for this position is $22-$23.44 per hour.At the ASPCA, you don't have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:Affordable health coverage , including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage .Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you .Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including 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 .Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website .Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave

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