Veterinary Technologist - Mobile Veterinary Services-ASPCA
Company: Joveo CPA - ASPCA (A)
Location: Mobile
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
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
- 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 - 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 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 Work Schedule This is a
full-time position, approximately 10 hours a day, 4 days a week
between Monday through Friday with flexibility to work occasionally
beyond the scheduled -- work day and Saturdays approximately once
per quarter may be required. This is an on-site position-- at the
mobile spay/neuter clinics and requires occasional flexibility in
reporting location. Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities include
but are not limited to: Medical (60%)
- Care for 25-30 cats and dogs 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 necessary controlled substance drug logs and
patient records
- Stay current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols
- Ensure anesthetic machines, pulse oximeters, scales, and other
equipment are functional and report equipment that is not working
properly
- Assist with humane euthanasia in accordance with ASPCA policy
and CM protocols
- Work with coworkers to clean and disinfect animal areas,
equipment, instruments and facility while utilizing appropriate
personal protective equipment
- Provide support and medical services in special cases as
needed, including evaluation of animals living in hoarding
situations Customer Service (30%)
- Communicate with all clients in a non-judgmental, effective and
professional manner--
- 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 (10%)
- Enter medical information into digital data bases 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
- Participate in veterinary/medical training of CM staff, ASPCA
staff and veterinary and technical students by coaching,
discussion, and demonstration--
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions
- Perform other duties as assigned Exemplifies the ASPCA's Core
Values:
- Has-- Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of
animals
- Demonstrates-- Ownership and feels responsible for
outcomes
- Believes in-- Team - that we are stronger together
- Seeks to-- Elevate others and reimagine what is possible
- Focuses on-- Impact , specifically making change for animals
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/hour - $37.00/hour For more
information on our benefits offerings, can be found-- here .-- Stay
Connected - Join Our Talent Community-- If you are interested in
joining our team but do not see a position listed that fits your
experience or interests, please click-- this link and join our
Talent Community to stay connected to future opportunities with the
ASPCA. 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). Qualifications: Must be able to lift and carry
40-plus pounds repeatedly throughout day with assistance., Must
have current New York State Veterinary Technician License., Must
have graduated from accredited school of veterinary science
technology (2 or 4 year program)., Must have strong interest in
animal welfare., Must possess excellent animal handling skills.,
Must possess excellent customer service skills., Must possess the
ability to work standing for 8-plus hours, Must speak fluent
English. Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) preferred.,
Surgery/Anesthesia experience preferred Licensed Veterinary
Technician - New York State Education Department Language: English
(Required), Spanish Education and Work Experience: Associates,
Bachelors 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 New York State
Education Department. 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.
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