Licensed Vet Tech

Must be Licensed or License-eligible within the next 6 months - If you are not licensed or License-eligible, we encourage you to apply to our Veterinary Assistant position. Summary Assist in the provision of medical and surgical care of animals in the shelter. Manage the treatment plan of hospitalized patients, perform diagnostics (x‑ray, in‑house laboratory) and obtain sampling (blood, swabbing), administer medications via all routes, and lead the surgery team. Must be a self‑starter with the ability to think critically 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. This position is based within the medical department at a specific ACC location but flexibility to work at other locations may occasionally be required. Required Qualifications Associates or bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology, or foreign equivalent recognized by NYS. Licensure or License eligible in NYS to practice veterinary technology. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time. Benefits A generous paid‑time‑off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. Open‑access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium. 401(k) and pension, life insurance. On‑the‑job training for 2–4 weeks, periodic all‑staff training to include safety, DEI, cross‑training and other growth opportunities. Possible eligibility for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Top 3 Reasons Our LVTs Like Working at ACC Our mission of helping homeless animals who otherwise would not have the care they need and deserve. Coworkers are more like family. It’s a great environment to work in despite how busy it can get. Interesting and multiplex cases that are rare to see anywhere else, and the array of different types of animals that walk through the door. Responsibilities 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. Handle, restrain and triage all animals entering shelter. Regularly perform peripheral blood sampling and IV catheter placement. Assist with all aspects of surgery – pre, intra, and postoperatively which include administration and monitoring of anesthesia. 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, including decapitation for rabies testing. Assist in performance of necropsy, as needed. Properly record all drug activity, DEA logs, and statistics, as required by law and ACC policy. Aging, sexing, and accurate disease process recognition. Implantation of microchips. Under the direction of a veterinarian, accurately document medical exam findings, vaccinations, medications, surgery information and treatments in Shelter Buddy medical records. Assist in the documentation of cruelty cases. Facilitate transfer of animals from intake or medical areas and into appropriate housing. Work cooperatively with ACC volunteers and partners and all departments. Communicate effectively, cordially, and promptly within and outside of the department. Cleaning of medical areas, kennels and cages as needed. Maintain medical equipment. Required to obtain ACC‑provided euthanasia certification in order to perform the humane euthanasia of animals when needed. Fear Free certification within 30 days of hire. Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Preferred Qualifications Eligibility for and willingness to apply for euthanasia technician certification. Good written and oral communication skills. Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, able to multi‑task and prioritize. Dependable, reliable, and efficient. At ACC, it’s all hands‑on deck. We work together as a team, which means you may be asked to help with tasks that involve working outside in all sorts of weather. 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. This position will initially train at our Queens or Manhattan Care Centers prior to opening of our Bronx Care Center. Reports To Veterinary Team Manager Overtime This is a non‑union position and is eligible for overtime. #J-18808-Ljbffr