Temporary Senior Veterinary Assistant

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 Temporary Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA)- NYC Mobile Veterinary Services (MVS) is a vital member of our veterinary medical team. The Temporary SVA supports two program functions : spay / neuter surgery and primary pet care for pet cats and dogs living with their families in ASPCA Focus areas and animals in the care of the rescue community in New York City.

Throughout the day, Temporary 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.

Temporary Role Details :

This is a temporary, contingent position and the person hired will be employed through a third-party staffing agency.

This position is intended to last 6 months from the first day of service.

The target hiring range for this temporary role is $25 - $26.44 per hour and may be modified in the future.

This is typically a Monday-Friday, 10-hour schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled workday and Saturdays approximately once per quarter may be required.

This position is a mobile position and reports to locations where the clinics are located.

What's Expected of You - Position Responsibilities & Qualifications :

Medical

Care for up to 25-30 cats and dogs per day in spay / neuter surgery

Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques during various procedures (examples : exams, treatments, injections, venipuncture, intubation)

Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in pre-operative, operative, and post-operative phases

Take direction regarding medical protocols and animal care from the clinic veterinarian or veterinary technician

Organize and maintain pre-operative area and operating room for patient anesthesia, surgical preparation and sterilization

Ensure anesthesia machines, pulse oximeters, scales, and other equipment are functional and report equipment that is not working properly

Clean, sonicate, pack, and sterilize surgical instruments and endotracheal tubes

Work with coworkers to clean and disinfect animal areas while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment

Assist with patient exams, take medical history, perform diagnostic testing, and prepare medications to go home with the client / patient

Provide support and medical services in special cases as needed, including evaluation of animals living in hoarding situations

Customer Service

Communicate with all clients in a non-judgmental, effective and professional manner

Greet clients and assist with the intake process, including assisting clients in filling out intake and service documents, flag relevant medical history

Communicate basic veterinary medical concepts to clients, including, but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks

Explain information provided by the veterinarian about an animal's condition to clients

Other

Enter medical information into digital databases as appropriate

Represent ASPCA in a professional and courteous manner

Adhere to all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Follow all written and verbally communicated CM Standard Operating Procedures

Collaborate and foster good communication with ASPCA colleagues

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience using a computer and navigating software applications

Ability to lift and carry 40-plus pounds repeatedly throughout day with assistance

Ability to work standing for 8 or more hours

Fear Free Veterinary certification is required within 60 days of hire

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions

Must maintain open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols

Excellent animal handling skills (cats, dogs)

Strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities

Language : English (Required)

Bilingual (Spanish) (Strongly Preferred)

Education and Work Experience :

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum 1 year animal handling in a professional setting required, veterinary medical experience preferred

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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.

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