Veterinary Technician

SPCA Westchester is seeking a part-time Veterinary Technician to join our talented staff of medical professionals at Cody's Clinic our high volume spay/neuter clinic on Tuesdays from 8 am - 6pm. The ideal candidate is an experienced, confident and certified vet tech who enjoys working in a fast paced, mission-driven environment with a caring, friendly and energetic team.


Schedule: Tuesdays 8am - 6pm.

Responsibilities:

• Independently execute anesthetic protocols across a high-volume daily caseload of canine and feline spay/neuter patients
• Perform pre-anesthetic patient assessment, premedication, induction, intubation, and maintenance
• Place IV catheters when indicated
• Monitor anesthesia and adjust depth, fluid rates, and supportive care during surgery without requiring step-by-step direction
• Oversee recovery and extubation alongside the assistant and volunteer team; recognize and respond to anesthetic complications
• Calculate and draw up drugs (premeds, induction agents, analgesics, reversals, emergency drugs) accurately under HVSN time pressure
• Maintain accurate anesthesia records and controlled substance logs in compliance with NYS regulations
• Direct and mentor veterinary assistants and volunteers within the surgical workflow
• Maintain surgical instrument processing, autoclave function, and OR readiness between procedures
• Communicate clearly and concisely with the veterinarian during cases - flag concerns early, escalate appropriately

Qualifications (Required)

• Active New York State Veterinary Technician license (LVT).
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a licensed veterinary technician, with substantial anesthesia caseload
• Demonstrated competence running anesthesia independently; premedication through recovery on a high-volume surgical schedule
• Proficiency with endotracheal intubation (including feline), multiparameter anesthetic monitoring, and IV catheter placement when indicated
• Working knowledge of common HVSN anesthetic protocols (e.g., TTDex, BAM, ketamine/dexmedetomidine combinations) and reversal agents
• Strong understanding of pharmacology, CPR/CPCR, and emergency drug dosing

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Prior HVSN or shelter medicine experience
• VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) or active progress toward it
• Fear Free or low-stress handling certification

Salary: $28-$38/hour to commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Accrued sick time
• Dental, Vision, Accident, Cancer, Hospital through AFLAC
• 401K with match
• Discounted Pet Care

About us:

SPCA Westchester is a no-kill, 501(c)3 not-for-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to saving homeless, abused and abandoned animals and to protecting animals from cruelty and neglect through education and enforcement of humane laws.

Because SPCA Westchester is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

The SPCA Westchester is a growing organization that strives to offer as many competitive benefits as possible to attract talented candidates to join our team of dedicated and mission driven staff members. Your skills and individual talents will make a difference in the lives of homeless animals.

*SPCA Westchester is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.