Licensed Veterinary Technician

Summary:

Overview

The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH) Licensed Veterinary Technicians are passionate, level-headed nurses committed to animals living good lives, and who excel in a fast-paced environment. Our nursing staff collaborates effectively with the entire veterinary medical team to provide high quality, practical veterinary care and deliver skilled, efficient, and compassionate treatment to outpatients and hospitalized patients within hospital medical parameters.  In addition, AAH nurses provide support and coverage for the Animal Recovery Center (ARC) as needed. 

Who We Are

The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH) is designed to provide life-saving care and relieve suffering for animal victims of cruelty and neglect who come to us through internal partners (our own ASPCA adoption center, kitten nursery, and community advocate team) and external partners (NYPD and other NYC organizations).  Additionally, we provide subsidized care exclusively for animals whose owners are experiencing financial challenges and could not otherwise afford medical care for their pet.   

The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH), is passionate about minimizing fear, anxiety, and stress and pain in our patients.  Team members in this position are responsible for providing service and communication to clients, members of the public, co-workers, and patients that is consistent with our practice’s standards and Fear Free values.

What You’ll Do

• The Licensed Veterinary Technician reports directly to the AAH Medical Staff Floor Manager, LVTs and has no direct reports.

Where and When You’ll Work

• This role is an onsite position at our 92nd Street location and the schedule for this role is Wednesday-Saturday 10am-8pm.

What You’ll Get

Compensation

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future. 

The target hiring range for this role is $34.60 - $40.00 per hour.

Additionally, this position is eligible for a $2,000 signing bonus and a $2,000 retention bonus after one year of service. Also, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Benefits

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, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays 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.   

Responsibilities:

Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance. They include, but are not limited to:

Nursing Care and Client Services

• Possess in depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary medical concepts
• Provide compassionate and quality patient care at all times utilizing Fear Free Guidelines.
• Proficient 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
• Able to prioritize and re-prioritize based on hospital and patient needs
• Proficient in animal handling and restraint for various medical procedures
• Treat animals and clients with care and respect.
• Competently explain to client, information doctor has documented about an animal’s condition.
• Document and communicate and patient concerns or observed changes to Veterinarian
• Feed and medicate patients following veterinarian and LVT instructions
• Lift patients up to 40 pounds
• Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques

Professionalism, Communication, and Performance (40%)

• Represent ASPCA in professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Provide management with regular feedback about training needs, new hires, coworkers, interns, hospital needs, etc. 
• Collaborate professionally with other ASPCA department managers and staff.
• Support organization and departmental policies and protocols
• Maintain open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols.
• Possess thorough knowledge of AAH daily procedures and protocols
• Ensure and maintain high quality standard of care, work ethic, and performance
• Work independently without supervision and as part of a team
• Work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions
• Advise Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules.

Housekeeping and Maintenance

• Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and facility while utilizing appropriate PPE.
• Follow all departmental PPE and cleaning protocols

• Follow all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Take inventory and stock supplies as needed.
• Assist in keeping supplies stocked by noting when supplies are running low in all departments.
• Make certain entire hospital including treatment, surgery, exam rooms and kennels are kept extremely clean through the day.

Additional Information

• We encourage a candidate who demonstrates outstanding inter-personal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently, with a high degree of integrity and accountability. This position welcomes a candidate with a sense of humor that can balance flexibility and enthusiasm and thrives on detail.  This is a full-time position. Weekends may be required. Position may require occasional flexibility and occasional overtime.
• Fear Free Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire

Licensed Veterinary Technician - American Association of Veterinary State Boards

Language:

English (Required), Spanish

Education and Work Experience:

Associates: Veterinary Technician, Bachelors: Veterinary TechnicianShelter Medicine Experience, Veterinary Technician Experience