Veterinary Care Coordinator, Rescue Facility (Manhattan)

Summary :

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Who we are :

The Adoption Center currently provides shelter and adoption for five groups of animals :

• Animal victims of cruelty and neglect brought to us by the NYPD
• At-risk animals brought to us through our community engagement team
• At-risk underage kittens and other medically-compromised stray animals
• Animals surrendered by their owners and in need of adoption into new homes
• Animals transferred in from shelter / rescue partners

What youll do :

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality nursing care to animals in need, and you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and complex environment, the position of Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) at the ASPCA Adoption Center may be for you. As a key member of the medical team, youll partner closely with veterinarians, adoptions vet assistants and animal care techs to deliver excellent patient care, addressing health concerns in order to help the approximately 3,000 at-risk pets at the Adoption Center each year to move quickly and safely into loving new homes.

All medical care is provided within the parameters of the Adoption Centers shelter medicine protocols. To succeed in this role, the LVT will deliver compassionate nursing care and assist the veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and diagnostic testing procedures following low-stress handling principles and shelter medicine best practices. Success also hinges on the ability to collaborate with other teams at the Adoption Center to ensure the animals physical and behavioral needs are met on both an individual patient and population level.

What youll get :

40-hour work week regular day shifts with no on-call or after-hours

medical, dental, and vision insurance

Responsibilities :

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

Nursing Care and Veterinary Support (70%)

Housekeeping and Maintenance (30%)

Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and facility while utilizing appropriate PPE

Qualifications :

Exemplifies the ASPCAs Core Values :

Language :

Other languages (preferred)

Additional Information :

Compensation and Benefits :

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. In addition to a competitive salary, this role offers a signing bonus of $2,000 and a relocation bonus of $5,000. Also, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Qualifications :

See above for qualifications details.Licensed Veterinary Technician - American Association of Veterinary State Boards

Language :

English (Required), Spanish

Education and Work Experience :

High School Diploma (Required)1-3 years veterinary hospital and / or shelter experience preferred, Fear Free certified or completed within 60 days of employment

Our EEO Policy :

The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

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