Licensed Veterinary Technician

External

Aspca · NY

Full-timeOn-site3d ago

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About the role

The ARC (Animal Recovery Center) facility is dedicated to the recovery and rehabilitation of victims of cruelty and neglect admitted through NYPD and the ASPCA's Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) and Community Engagement (CE) programs. Our dedicated team of more than 45 sheltering, medical, and animal behavior professionals work closely with the ASPCA Animal Hospital, Forensics, Legal Advocacy and Investigations, Behavioral Sciences, Shelter Medicine Services, Community Engagement, Placement, and the Adoption Center teams to ensure coordinated response and operations, and holistic, balanced, high quality care for the animals we serve. The Licensed Veterinary Technician is responsible for a broad range of medical and administrative tasks in the ARC that serves animals admitted through the NYPD Partnership program. The LVT delivers compassionate nursing care and has a broad knowledge of animal science, medicine, and husbandry, including a basic knowledge of pharmacology, shelter medicine, behavior, and proficient mathematical skills. One of the most critical functions of this role is serving as a member of a team of medical, behavior and sheltering operations personnel, all dedicated to working together to provide holistic care for victims of cruelty and neglect.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Nursing and Shelter Population Care (50%)

Possess in depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary medical concepts

Care for up to 40 cats/dogs per day.

Provide compassionate and quality patient care at all times utilizing Fear Free/Low Stress handling,

Proficiency in various technical nursing skills, including, but not limited to, venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostic imaging, critical care, pharmacology, and dentistry.

Possess critical thinking and multi-tasking skills

Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize based on hospital, ARC and new case needs

Be familiar with infectious diseases, including their prevention and steps to reduce or eliminate transmission

Administer injections, animal vaccinations, medications, treatments, and supportive care measures as directed by departmental Standard Operating Procedures and attending Veterinarian.

Perform venipuncture, run diagnostic tests, and administer fluids as needed.

Maintain and compile weekly order of medical supplies inventory, including emergency drugs.

Ensure that supplies are in-date.

Ensure that all structures and equipment are functional. When equipment is not working properly report to the appropriate team or department for timely repair.

Maintain all necessary logs, inventory, DTM plates and patient records and checklists.

Create and manage accurate treatment sheets, surgery and procedure requests and medication orders

Stay current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols.

Accurately communicate information about an animal's condition to the direct care team.

Support the Medical Supervisor and other veterinarians in the planning and performance of humane euthanasia.

Team, Administrative, Training (30%)

Maintain open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols

Provide leadership, onboarding and training to the direct care team and train new hires

Remain composed while working in fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Work well both independently and cooperatively as part of team.

Provide medical information and representation to other ASPCA departments.

Communicate all relevant and necessary patient information to ARC management and veterinarians

Communicate thorough and detailed patient updates (including behavior and operational information) to the on-coming LVTs.

Keep the veterinarians apprised of all medical issues.

Keep the behavior, management and medical teams apprised of all behavior and safety issues.

Adhere to all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Follow, support and model all departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

Follow all behavior sedation procedures and communicate any needed deviation from the plans immediately to ensure the safety of the animals and the team.

Attend all daily shift rounds, monthly staff meetings and scheduled training sessions.

Give presentations/trainings to new and existing staff as directed

Delegate appropriate tasks to the direct care team.

Communicate in effective and professional manner with public and all ASPCA staff members

Administrative duties as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Housekeeping and Maintenance (20%)

Clean and disinfect kennels, transport carriers, equipment, and facility while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Follow all departmental PPE and cleaning protocols

Take inventory and stock supplies as needed.

Assist in keeping supplies stocked by noting when supplies are running low in all areas.

Make certain ARC, including exam rooms, common areas, playr

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