Registered Veterinary Technician

Summary:

Who we are - Community Medicine:

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 South Los Angeles Stationary Clinic 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 in spay/neuter surgery and seeing appointments or assisting with out-patient procedures.

What you’ll get:

• Work/life balance:

  • five-day work week with two days off to recharge

  • two weeks of paid vacation time to relax

  • paid sick time to heal

  • three paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep your skills sharp

  • ten paid holidays to observe

  • plus - one week of paid personal time to celebrate what and when you like

• Competitive hourly rate

• Terrific benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax dependent care and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions beginning after one year of service, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance and more (note that benefits are subject to change annually)

• Room to grow: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a medical professional and a person

• Support: we are one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the world, so you will always have a strong team to lean on and cheer you on

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 per hour.

​This position is eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus.

For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website​

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Medical (60%)

• Care for 30-40 cats, dogs, and rabbits per day in spay/neuter surgery

• Administer injections including anesthetics, pain medications, vaccinations and other medications

• Intubate animals, place intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture and administer fluids as needed

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

• Provide treatments and supportive care according to the CM Standard Operating Procedures and as directed by attending Veterinarian

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

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

• Maintain all necess