Veterinary Jobs in San Jose, CA

Summary : 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 :

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.

What you’ll get :

• Work / life balance :

paid vacation time to relax

Work Schedule and Location :

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 and Saturdays approximately once per quarter may be required. This position is primarily based at the ASPCA Spay / Neuter 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 the needs of the ASPCA.

Responsibilities :

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Medical (60%)

Customer Service (30%)

Other (10%)

Exemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values :

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

This position is eligible for a $2,000 signing bonus.

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Qualifications :

Ability to lift and carry 40-plus pounds repeatedly throughout day with assistance, Ability to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions, Ability to work independently and as part of team, Ability to work standing for 10 or more hours, Bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, etc.) strongly preferred, Excellent animal handling skills with cats and dogs), excellent customer service skills, Experience using a computer and navigating software applications, Fear Free® Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire, Must have current California State Veterinary Technician License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment), Registered Veterinary Technician - RVT, Strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities, Surgery / Anesthesia experience preferred,

Registered Veterinary Technician - Other

Language :

English (Required), Spanish

Education and Work Experience :

Associates : Veterinary Technician (Required), High School Diploma (Required)

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 Veterinary Medical Board.

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.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.  A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA.  Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards 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.

ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M / F / D / V).

About Us :

The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay / neuter clinic, mobile spay / neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA’s vision – that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

Applicants that are residents of Colorado : Per CO Senate Bill 23-058, we cannot generally request or require any age-related information (i.e., age, DOB, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution) on an initial employment application; this includes any age-related inquiries in the initial interview. We are permitted to require / request additional application materials; if those materials contain any age-related information, an applicant may redact the information before submitting an initial employment application.