Licensed Veterinary Technician

About the role

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:
• Work/life balance:
• paid vacation time to relax
• paid sick time to heal
• three paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep your skills sharp
• ten paid holidays to observe
• plus - paid personal time to celebrate what and when you like
• Room to grow: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a medical professional
• Support: we are one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the world, so you will always have a strong team to lean on and cheer you on
• Work Schedule
• This is typically a Monday - Friday, 8 hour schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled work day.
• Compensation and Benefits:
• The target hiring range for this role is $34.60 - $40.00 per hour
• This position is eligible for a minimum of a $1,500 signing bonus and a $1,500 retention bonus after one year of service.
• For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website .
• Responsibilities 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 clean and disinfect animal areas, equipment, instruments and facility while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment
• Provide support and medical services in special cases as needed, including evaluation of animals living in hoarding si

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