Veterinary Technician - Mobile Services
Company: ASPCA
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 6, 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
- ---This position is eligible for a $2,000 signing bonus.Work
Schedule and Location: This is a full-time position, approximately
10 hours a day, 4 days a week between Monday through Friday. The
position requires flexibility to work occasionally beyond the
scheduled work day and Saturdays approximately once per quarter may
be required. This position is primarily based at the ASPCA
Spay/Neuter mobile Clinics throughout the greater LA area, however,
the person in this position may be required to report to our South
LA Spay/Neuter Clinic. Assignment to a particular mobile Clinic is
subject to change based on the needs of the
ASPCA.Responsibilities:Job Responsibilities include but are not
limited to:Medical (60%)
- Care for 25-30 cats and dogs per day in spay/neuter surgery; or
35-40 community cats
- 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 equipmentCustomer 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 clientsOther (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 assignedExemplifies 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
animalsCompensation 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 $31.25 - $33.65.---This position is
eligible for a $2,000 signing bonus.For more information on our
benefits offerings, can be found here. Stay Connected - Join Our
Talent CommunityIf 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
ASPCAQualifications:Ability to lift and carry 40-plus pounds
repeatedly throughout day with assistance, Ability to work
efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions, Ability to
work independently and as part of team, Ability to work standing
for 10 or more hours, Bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin,
Cantonese, etc.) strongly preferred, Excellent animal handling
skills with cats and dogs), excellent customer service skills,
Experience using a computer and navigating software applications,
Fear Free Veterinary certification is required within 60 days of
hire, Must have current California State Veterinary Technician
License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment), Strong
interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities,
Surgery/Anesthesia experience preferred, ---Must have current
California State Veterinary Technician License (or ability to
obtain within 30 days of employment)Registered Veterinary
Technician - OtherLanguage:English (Required), SpanishEducation and
Work Experience:Associates: Veterinary Technician (Required),
Bachelors: Veterinary Technician, High School Diploma (Required)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 California Department of
EducationOur 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).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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