Licensed Veterinary Technician

Summary:

The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH) is designed to provide life-saving care and relieve suffering for animal victims of cruelty and neglect who come to us through internal partners (our own ASPCA adoption center, kitten nursery, and community advocate team) and external partners (NYPD and other NYC organizations).  Additionally, we provide subsidized care exclusively for animals whose owners are experiencing financial challenges and could not otherwise afford medical care for their pet.   

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, and 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.

The target hiring range for this role is $34.60 - $37.00.

In addition to a competitive salary this role offers a signing bonus and a relocation bonus is available for people living in a qualifying distance from our facility.

Also, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

The schedule for this role is Wednesday-Saturday 10am-8pm.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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 client, information doctor has documented about an animal’s condition.


* Document and communicate and patient concerns or observed changes to 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 for our clients by using low-stress ha...