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Veterinary Assistant

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aspca logoAspca · Pawling, NY
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
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About the role

Are you passionate about helping animals in need and eager to advance the field of animal welfare? Do you thrive in a dynamic, complex, highly collaborative environment? If so, the role of Veterinary Assistant at the ASPCA's new Recovery & Rehabilitation Center (R&R Center) in Pawling, NY might be right for you! The R&R Center in Pawling, NY, is a unique program dedicated to providing integrated sheltering, behavioral, and medical care for canine victims of cruelty. The R&R Center team works closely with ASPCA teams in New York City to help animals rescued in partnership with the NYPD.

Responsibilities

  • When & Where You'll Work:
  • This is an in-person position located at the R&R Center in Pawling, NY
  • This position requires ability and willingness to travel up to 5% of the time
  • Schedules for this position include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays; regular schedule will include at least one weekend day
  • What You'll Get:
  • Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Functional Duties
  • Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques
  • Collaborate with behavior and sheltering colleagues to ensure holistic, balanced care for animals and a cohesive team culture for staff
  • Communicate regularly with the behavior team using objective language and established communication systems to ensure information is shared in a timely fashion with relevant stakeholders
  • Observe individual animals and the overall population for signs of illness, injury, and/or poor welfare, communicating any issues quickly and effectively
  • Provide continuous hands-on support during exams, surgery, specimen collection, and humane euthanasia procedures
  • Administer oral and topic medical for preventive or therapeutic purposes under the direction of a veterinarian and in accordance with all state and federal laws
  • Monitor patients post-operatively to ensure safety and comfort and to identify possible post-operative or anesthesia-related complications
  • Maintain active knowledge of all daily procedures and protocols
  • Provide administrative support to the Veterinary Services team, accurately documenting findings, results, and other data in a timely fashion
  • Follow all protocols to ensure chain of custody is maintained and appropriately documented, and for the disposition of forensic evidence
  • Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and facility as needed, while donning appropriate PPE
  • Assist with daily animal care including feeding and medicating, as directed
  • Ensure medical areas are kept clean, organized, and ready for use
  • Track inventory and ensure veterinary ar

Benefits

The target hiring range for this role is $24 - $25.44 hourly.For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website .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.We are also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.Check our website for more information on our benefits offerings .Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave

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