Senior Veterinary Assistant

Summary:

The Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) is a vital member of our veterinary medical team.

The SVA supports two program functions - spay/neuter surgery and primary pet care - for pet cats and dogs living with their families in ASPCA service areas and animals in the care of the rescue community. 

 

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 

 

The SVA drives the mobile clinic from our logistics center to each day’s clinic location to meet the rest of the medical team. Throughout the day, SVAs are responsible for client communication, assisting the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, animal handling, preparing animals for surgery, entering medical records, and monitoring patients while they are under anesthesia. At the end of the clinic day, the SVA helps clean and restock the clinic and then drives it back so it is ready for service the following day.

The SVA reports directly to the Medical Staff and Flow Manager and has no direct reports. 

 

Where and When You’ll Work 



* This is an on-site position based at the ASPCA Mobile Clinics throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Occasional flexibility in reporting to other ASPCA locations throughout NYC may be required based on operational need. 



* This is typically 10 hours a day (including driving time), 4 days a week schedule between Monday through Friday with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled workday. 

 

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 beÂ...