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Senior Veterinary Assistant

Carson, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Customer SupportCommunicationMentoringPublic SpeakingOSHA

About the role

  • Summary: The Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) is a vital member of our team who works directly with clients and the veterinarians and veterinary technicians to prepare animals for surgery, enter medical records, and monitor patients.
  • The SVA has a direct impact on supporting our critical work.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and maintain pre-operative area and operating room for patient anesthesia, surgical preparation and sterilization
  • Collaborate and foster good communication with ASPCA colleagues
  • 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

Requirements

  • Experience using a computer and navigating software applications
  • Ability to work standing for 8 or more hours
  • Fear Free® Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire
  • Ability to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Must maintain open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols
  • Excellent animal handling skills (cats, dogs)
  • Strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities
  • Education and Work Experience
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year animal handling in a professional setting required, veterinary medical experience preferred
  • Language:

Nice to have

  • paid sick time to heal
  • ten paid holidays to observe
  • English (Required)
  • Bilingual (Spanish) Strongly Preferred
  • Ability to lift and carry 40-plus pounds repeatedly throughout day with assistance

Compensation

  • 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 expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future.

Benefits

  • paid vacation time to relax
  • plus - paid personal time off to celebrate what and when you like
  • Room to grow: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a medical professional
  • For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website.

Company info

  • Have you ever wondered what happens to cats and dogs whose owners are unable to afford veterinary care?
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The SVA supports two program functions - spay/neuter surgery and primary pet care - for pet cats and dogs living with their families in ASPCA service areas and animals in the care of the rescue community.
  • Throughout the day, SVAs are responsible for client communication, assisting the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, animal handling, preparing animals for surgery, entering medical records, and monitoring patients while they are under anesthesia.
  • Where and When You'll Work:
  • This is typically a Monday - Friday, 8 hour schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled workday.
  • This is an on-site position based at the Carson Community Veterinary Clinic. Occasional flexibility in reporting to other ASPCA locations throughout the Greater LA Area may be required based on operational need.
  • This position has no direct reports
  • What you'll get:
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