Licensed Veterinary Technician Overnight

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician Overnight 

 

Must be Licensed- If you are not licensed we encourage you to apply to our Veterinary Assistant position.

 

Who We Are

ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 30,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals. 

 

We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.

 

Summary

Animal Care Centers of NYC, the city’s only open admission animal shelter, is open 24 hours for emergency intakes. Our city agency partners may bring in animals that are injured, sick, abandoned or victims of cruelty and many need medical attention. They come in all shapes, sizes, and walk, slither, crawl and hop. Working with the on-call veterinarian, the overnight LVT ensures that these patients get the support they require for a successful outcome. This role necessitates advanced technical knowledge as you are the eyes and ears for the doctor who is managing the cases remotely.

 

In addition, you will assist in the provision of emergent care for any animal residing in the shelter that may need attention overnight, including animals in our advanced treatment facility that may be critical care cases. You manage treatment plan of hospitalized patients, performs diagnostics (x-ray, in-house laboratory) and obtains sampling (blood, swabbing), administers medications via all routes, and may need to assist in emergency procedures. Must be a self-starter with the ability to think critically in order to be a stakeholder in the patients’ treatment plans. Works well independently but as part of a team to ensure timely, quality medical care for all animals in the shelter.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, or foreign equivalent recognized by NYS. 
• Licensure in NYS to practice veterinary technology.
• Eligibility for and willingness to apply for euthanasia technician certification. 
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Benefits

Animal Care Centers value work/life balance and offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance. We also have on-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff training to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.

 

Because ACC 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.

Full-time Licensed Veterinary Technicians will receive an annual benefit of $200 for continued education courses, conferences, or license renewals to be used in a fiscal year and an extra 2 days toward their time off balance specifically for continued education. 

Part-time Licensed Veterinary Technicians who work 2 shifts a week, will be awarded $100 to be used in a fiscal year for continued education and 1 additional day to their time off balance specifically for continued education. 

Please use this link for more details on our benefits package.

Top 3 reasons our LVT's like working at ACC:

1. Our mission of helping homeless animals who otherwise would not have the care they need and deserve. We get to care for animals that have no one, and with our services we help get them someone.
2. Coworkers are more like family. It’s a great environment to work in despite how busy it can get.
3. Interesting and multiplex cases that are rare to see anywhere else, and the array of different types of animals that walk through the door. We see cases and animals that you never wake up and think you’re going to experience.

Responsibilities:

• Triage of cases that come in on the overnight and liaise with the on-call veterinary for treatment plan.
• History taking – many animals that come in overnight arrive via a city agency and their history is a mystery. Your investigative skills help uncover details.
• Performs evening rounds. 
• Administer drugs and vaccines by all routes as directed by the staff veterinarian.
• Perform LVT examinations in SOAP format as needed.
• Interpret clinical information and think critically to act swiftly and accordingly.
• Regularly perform peripheral blood sampling and IV catheter placement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology when preparing and administering drugs – including drug class, medical dosing calculations, contraindications, and adverse reactions.
• Obtain diagnostics as ordered by veterinarians (radiographs, bloodwork, urine sampling, cultures, etc.).
• Collect appropriate samples and perform basic laboratory tests which may include rabies prep.
• Assist in performance of necropsy, as needed.
• Properly record all drug activity, DEA logs, and statistics, as required by law and ACC policy.
• Provide guidance to overnight team through mentorship and demonstrated professionalism.
• Under the direction of a veterinarian, accurately document medical exam findings, vaccinations, medications, surgery information and treatments in Shelter Buddy medical records.
• Liaise with 3rd party veterinary hospitals if cases are referred and transported.
• Assist in the documentation of cruelty cases and collect evidence.
• Communicate effectively, cordially, and promptly within and outside of the department. 
• Required to obtain ACC-provided euthanasia certification in order to perform the humane euthanasia of animals when needed. 
• Fear Free certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good written and oral communication skills. 
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to multi-task and prioritize. 
• Dependable, reliable, and efficient. 

 

Work Environment

At ACC it's all hands-on deck. We work together as a team, and you may be asked to assist with something outside your department. As a busy animal shelter in one of the biggest cities in the world it can get noisy inside. Employees should have the ability to remain calm yet professional in stressful situations involving animals and/or members of the public. ACC houses hundreds of animals in its facilities at any given time and with that comes fur, odors and other airborne particles in abundance.

ACC offers many low-cost services to pets and people in need. This includes compassionate end-of-life services for people who cannot afford to go to a private veterinary office but still want to provide a professional and peaceful transition for their beloved pet.

 

Reports To : Veterinary Team Manager

 

Overtime:  This is a non-union position and is eligible for overtime.