About this role

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.

The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH), is passionate about minimizing fear, anxiety, 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.

Nursing Care and Client Services (40%)

• 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 the client, information the doctor has documented about an animal’s condition.
• Document and communicate patient concerns or observed changes to the 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 our clients by using low-stress handling techniques

Professionalism, Communication, and Performance (40%)

• Represent ASPCA in a 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 an 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 standards 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 the Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe, including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules.

Housekeeping and Maintenance (20%)

• 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 the entire hospital, including treatment, surgery, exam rooms, and kennels, are kept extremely clean throughout the day.

About you

We encourage a candidate who demonstrates outstanding interpersonal 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. The position may require occasional flexibility and occasional overtime.

Fear Free Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire.

• Able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Able to work standing for 10 or more hours
• Basic to advanced computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Office, and ImproMed
• Completion of the Fear Free 8 module course or willingness to complete within 60 days of hire/promotion
• A high degree of integrity and accountability
• Knowledge of shelter medicine and operations
• Knowledge of veterinary hospital protocols and procedures
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Outstanding interpersonal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently
• Possess a sense of humor that can balance flexibility and enthusiasm and thrives on detail
• Possess excellent Fear Free animal handling and restraint skills
• Proficiency in Impromed preferred
• Licensed Veterinary Technician – American Association of Veterinary State Boards

Our offer

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 – $37.00

For more information on our Benefit offerings, click here.

In addition to our competitive compensation and robust benefits, this position offers a signing bonus and relocation assistance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.