Animal Health Professional - Mobile Veterinary Services-ASPCA
Company: SonicJobs
Location: New York
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
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 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. What you'll 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
to the pets and rescue animals that need us most. The ASPCA's
Mobile Veterinary Services (MVS) program offers high-quality,
high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), preventive care and treatment for
minor illnesses and injuries. CM technicians build a wide range of
skills and you'll use your education and license to its full extent
exclusively concentrating on medical duties, working some days at a
spay/neuter surgery clinic and others seeing appointments or
assisting with out-patient procedures on state of the art,
custom-built mobile veterinary clinics. 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 Terrific benefits package:
medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax dependent care and
health flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan with generous
employer contributions beginning after one year of service,
employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance and more
(note that benefits are subject to change annually) Room to grow:
the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you
grow as a medical professional and a person 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 a full-time position, approximately 10
hours a day, 4 days a week between Monday through Friday with
flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled work day and
Saturdays approximately once per quarter may be required. This is
an on-site position at the mobile spay/neuter clinics and requires
occasional flexibility in reporting location. Responsibilities: Job
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Medical (60%) 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
Customer Service (30%) 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
Other (10%) 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 Exemplifies the ASPCA's Core Values: Has Commitment and
dedication to improving the lives of animals Demonstrates Ownership
and feels responsible for outcomes Believes in Team - that we are
stronger together Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is
possible Focuses on Impact, specifically making change for animals
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 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/hour - $37.00/hour For more
information on our benefits offerings, can be found here. Stay
Connected - Join Our Talent Community If you are interested in
joining our team but do not see a position listed that fits your
experience or interests, please click this link and join our Talent
Community to stay connected to future opportunities with the ASPCA.
Our EEO Policy: The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex,
national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression,
age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual
orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants
with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation
under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain
state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the
ASPCA's standard application process, which will ensure an equal
employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the
ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA's People Team if you need an
accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise
participate in the application process. Individuals seeking
employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed,
religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity
or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship
status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information,
military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected
by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or
ordinances. ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
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
DepartmentLanguage: English (Required), SpanishEducation and Work
Experience: Associates, Bachelors New graduates welcome! Must have
graduated from accredited school of veterinary science technology
(2 or 4 year program) or the equivalent as determined by the New
York State Education Department.About Us: The ASPCA was founded in
1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful
treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a
501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million
supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty
to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United
States. The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we
maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile
spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center
for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and
two community veterinary centers. The ASPCA also operates programs
and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need
through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions,
behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative
advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary
community through research, training, and resources. At the ASPCA,
we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate
culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving
mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and
diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and
perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually
do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our
staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country
who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity,
equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our
organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us
to move further and faster toward the ASPCA's vision - that all
animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws,
and free from cruelty, pain and suffering. Applicants that are
residents of Colorado: Per CO Senate Bill 23-058, we cannot
generally request or require any age-related information (i.e.,
age, DOB, attendance or graduation dates from an educational
institution) on an initial employment application; this includes
any age-related inquiries in the initial interview. We are
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those materials contain any age-related information, an applicant
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