Emergency Veterinary Care Specialist (New York)

Summary :

At the ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH), were on a mission to save lives and ease suffering. We provide critical care to victims of cruelty and neglect, working hand-in-hand with both internal partnersour ASPCA Adoption Center, Kitten Nursery, and Community Advocate Teamand external partners like the NYPD and other NYC organizations. We also extend our compassionate expertise by providing subsidized care exclusively for animals whose owners are experiencing financial challenges and could not otherwise afford medical care for their pet.

Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians are the heart of AAHdedicated, level-headed professionals with a passion for animal welfare and the skills to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. They collaborate seamlessly with our veterinary medical team to deliver top-tier, practical care, ensuring every patientwhether an outpatient or in-hospitalreceives efficient, skilled, and compassionate treatment. Additionally, our LVTs provide vital support for the Animal Recovery Center (ARC) when needed.

At AAH, we believe in reducing fear, anxiety, stress, and pain for every animal we treat. Our team members dont just provide exceptional medical care; they champion Fear Free values, ensuring that every interactionwith clients, the public, colleagues, and, most importantly, our patientsis rooted in compassion, respect, and a commitment to animal well-being.

Join us in making a differenceone animal at a time!

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he target hiring range for this role is $34.60 - $37.00 (plus a shift differential for overnight hours). 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.

Responsibilities :

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Nursing Care and Client Services (40%)

Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques

Professionalism, Communication, and Performance (40%)

Housekeeping and Maintenance (20%)

Additional Information

Fear Free Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire

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.

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Qualifications :

Able to lift up to 40 pounds, Able to work standing for 10 or more hours, Basic to advanced computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Office and ImproMed, Completion of the Fear Free 8 module course or willingness to complete within 60 days of hire / promotion, High degree of integrity and accountability, Knowledge of shelter medicine and operations, Knowledge of veterinary hospital protocols and procedures, Must possess excellent customer service skills., Outstanding inter-personal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently, Possess a sense of humor that can balance flexibility and enthusiasm and thrives on detail., Possess excellent Fear Free animal handling and restraint skills., Proficiency in Impromed, preferred

Licensed Veterinary Technician - American Association of Veterinary State Boards

Language :

English (Required), Spanish

Education and Work Experience :

Associates : Veterinary Technician, Bachelors : Veterinary Technician

Shelter Medicine Experience, Veterinary Technician Experience

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 ASPCAs standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCAs 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 t