Licensed Veterinary Technician - Mobile Veterinary Services

$71,968 - $76,960/Yr

SonicJobs - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Licensed Veterinary Technician will play a vital role in the ASPCA's Mobile Veterinary Services, providing essential veterinary care to underserved communities. This position focuses on high-quality spay/neuter services, preventive care, and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, working closely with veterinarians and other staff to ensure the health and well-being of animals in need. The role emphasizes medical duties, client communication, and teamwork in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for 25-30 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 situations
• Communicate with all clients in a non-judgmental, effective and professional manner
• Communicate basic veterinary medical concepts to clients, including, but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks
• Explain information provided by the veterinarian about an animal's condition to clients
• Enter medical information into digital data bases as appropriate
• Represent ASPCA in a professional and courteous manner
• Adhere to all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Follow all written and verbally communicated CM Standard Operating Procedures
• Collaborate and foster good communication with ASPCA colleagues
• Participate in veterinary/medical training of CM staff, ASPCA staff and veterinary and technical students by coaching, discussion, and demonstration
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) preferred
• Surgery/Anesthesia experience preferred

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Three paid continuing education days and a CE stipend
• Ten paid holidays
• Paid personal time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pre-tax dependent care and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance