Licensed Veterinary Technician, Community Medicine

Veterinary Technician

Help animals in need! Our highly skilled technicians play a crucial role in our program, working as a team with Community Medicine veterinarians and assistants to provide essential services to the pets and rescue animals that need us most.

The ASPCA's Mobile Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC) 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 others seeing appointments or assisting with out-patient procedures.

This position is an on-site role and reports to the Mobile ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinic. Occasional flexibility in reporting to other ASPCA locations throughout NYC may be required based on operational need. This is typically a Monday – Friday, 10-hour, 4-day a week schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled workday. Schedules are subject to change at the sole discretion of the ASPCA.

Compensation: The target hiring range for this role is $34.60 - $40.00 per hour. This position is eligible for a $2,000 signing bonus and a $2,000 retention bonus after one year of service, in addition to relocation assistance.

Benefits: Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you. Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage as well as employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance. Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including veterinary state license fee reimbursement and a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year. Robust professional development opportunities to help you grow as a medical professional. 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. We also provide three paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep your skills sharp.

Responsibilities: Medical, Customer Service, Other.

Education and Work Experience: 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. Surgery/Anesthesia experience preferred.

Qualifications: Must have current New York State Veterinary Technician License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment). Excellent animal handling skills (cats, dogs). Excellent customer service skills. 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. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions. Strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities. Fear Free® Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire. Ability to exemplify ASPCA's core values and behavioral competencies.

Language: English (Required), Spanish (Strongly Preferred)