Licensed Veterinary Technician

Summary:

The ARC (Animal Recovery Center) facility is dedicated to the recovery and rehabilitation of victims of cruelty and neglect admitted through NYPD and the ASPCA’s Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) and Community Engagement (CE) programs.

Our dedicated team of more than 45 sheltering, medical, and animal behavior professionals work closely with the ASPCA Animal Hospital, Forensics, Legal Advocacy and Investigations, Behavioral Sciences, Shelter Medicine Services, Community Engagement, Placement, and the Adoption Center teams to ensure coordinated response and operations, and holistic, balanced, high quality care for the animals we serve.

The Licensed Veterinary Technician is responsible for a broad range of medical and administrative tasks in the ARC that serves animals admitted through the NYPD Partnership program.

The LVT delivers compassionate nursing care and has a broad knowledge of animal science, medicine, and husbandry, including a basic knowledge of pharmacology, shelter medicine, behavior, and proficient mathematical skills. 

One of the most critical functions of this role is serving as a member of a team of medical, behavior and sheltering operations personnel, all dedicated to working together to provide holistic care for victims of cruelty and neglect.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Nursing and Shelter Population Care (50%)


* Possess in depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary medical concepts


* Care for up to 40 cats/dogs per day.


* Provide compassionate and quality patient care at all times utilizing Fear Free/Low Stress handling,


* Proficiency 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


* Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize based on hospital, ARC and new case needs


* Be familiar with infectious diseases, including their prevention and steps to reduce or eliminate transmission


* Administer injections, animal vaccinations, medications, treatments, and supportive care measures as directed by departmental Standard Operating Procedures and attending Veterinarian.


* Perform venipuncture, run diagnostic tests, and administer fluids as needed.


* Maintain and compile weekly order of medical supplies inventory, including emergency drugs.


* Ensure that supplies are in-date.


* Ensure that all structures and equipment are functional.

When equipment is not working properly report to the appropriate team or department for timely repair.


* Maintain all necessary logs, inventory, DTM plates and patient records and checklists.


* Create and manage accurate treatment sheets, surgery and procedure requests and medication orders


* Stay current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols.


* Accurate...