Senior Veterinary Assistant

Summary:

Who we are - Community Veterinary Clinic:

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 Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) –Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC) is a vital member of our veterinary medical team. The 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, 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.

What you’ll get:

• Work/life balance:

  • paid vacation time to relax

  • paid sick time to heal

  • ten paid holidays to observe

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

• 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

• 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

Work Schedule

This is typically a Monday – Friday, 8 hour schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled work day.

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 $25.00 - $26.44 per hour

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

Responsibilities:

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Medical (60%)

• Care for up to 35-40 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 and facility while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment

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