Community-Based Veterinary Technician, Animal Welfare Assistance (New York metropolitan area)

Summary : Who we are :

Have you ever wondered what happens to cats and dogs whose owners are unable to afford veterinary care? We did. The ASPCAs 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.

What youll do :

Help animals in need! Our highly skilled technicians play a crucial role in our program, working as a team with CM veterinarians and assistants to provide essential services for the animals that need us most. The ASPCAs Community Veterinary Clinics (CVCs) offer high-quality, high-volume spay / neuter (HQHVSN), preventive care and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries at low or no cost to eligible clients. CVC LVTs build a wide range of skills! Use your hard-earned education and license to its full extent, exclusively concentrating on medical duties. You will experience a variety of medicine - some days in spay / neuter surgery and others seeing appointments or assisting with out-patient surgical procedures.

What youll get :

• Terrific part-time benefits package :

paid vacation time to relax

Work Schedule

The Bronx CVC has a range of part time scheduling options; please indicate your availability and / or desired schedule in your ASPCA job application. Clinic hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm.

Schedules are subject to change at the sole discretion of the ASPCA.

Responsibilities :

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Medical (60%)

Work with coworkers to clean and disinfect animal areas, equipment, instruments and facility while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment

Customer Service (30%)

Other (10%)

Collaborate and foster good communication with ASPCA colleagues

Exemplifies the ASPCAs Core Values :

Commitment

and dedication to improving the lives of animals

Ownership

and feels responsible for outcomes

Team

that we are stronger together

Elevate

others and reimagine what is possible

Impact

, specifically making change for animals

Qualifications :

Education :

Language : English (Required)

Bilingual (Spanish) Strongly Preferred

Compensation and Benefits :

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 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 - $37.00 per hour

For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website

The Compensation Team will review internal candidates current compensation, to determine if an offer beyond the target hiring range may be applicable.

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Qualifications :

Must be able to lift and carry 40-plus pounds repeatedly throughout day with assistance., Must have current New York State Veterinary Technician License., Must have graduated from accredited school of veterinary science technology (2 or 4 year program)., Must have strong interest in animal welfare., Must possess excellent animal handling skills., Must possess excellent customer service skills., Must possess the ability to work standing for 8-plus hours, Must speak fluent English. Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) preferred., Surgery / Anesthesia experience preferred

Licensed Veterinary Technician - New York State Education Department

Language : English (Required)

Education and Work Experience :

Associates (Required), Bachelors

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