Summary:
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.
Where and When You'll Work
- This is a full-time position, approximately 10 hours a day, 4 days a week between Monday through Friday. The position requires flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled work day.
- This position is primarily based at the ASPCA Mobile Clinics throughout the Greater LA area, however, the person in this position may be required to report to our South LA Spay/Neuter Clinic. Assignment to a particular mobile clinic is subject to change based on operational needs
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 - $37.00
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, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off 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:
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Medical
- Care for 25-30 cats and dogs per day in spay/neuter surgery; or 35-40 community cats
- 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
Customer Service
- 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
- 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
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Education and Work Experience:
- 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 California Department of Education.
Qualifications:
- Must have current California State Veterinary Technician License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment)
- Surgery/Anesthesia experience preferred
- Excellent animal handling skills (cats, dogs)
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience using a computer and navigating software applications
- Ability to lift and carry 40-plus pounds repeatedly throughout day with assistance
- Ability to work standing for 10 or more hours
- Ability to work independently and as part of team
- Ability to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions
- Fear Free® Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire
- Strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities
- Ability to exemplify ASPCA's core values and behavioral competencies
Language:
English required
Bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, etc.) strongly preferred
Registered Veterinary Technician - Other
Language:
English (Required), Spanish
Education and Work Experience:
Associates: Veterinary Technician (Required), Bachelors: Veterinary Technician, High School Diploma (Required)
