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Hospital Veterinary Assistant

New York, NY - 92nd Street · Full-time

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About the role

Join a team of experts as a Hospital Veterinary Assistant on our ASPCA Animal Hospital team to make a real impact on the vulnerable animals who need us most.
Additionally, we provide subsidized care exclusively for animals whose owners are experiencing financial challenges and could not otherwise afford medical care for their pet.

Document and communicate and patient concerns or observed changes to LVT and/or Veterinarian
Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.

Knowledge of veterinary hospital protocols and procedures
Must have a high degree of integrity and accountability
Must possess strong customer service skills, robust inter-personal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently
High School Diploma (Required)
1+ years experience in the Animal Care Technician role or equivalent
Fear Free Shelter or Fear Free Veterinary certification is required within 60 days of hire
English (Required), Spanish

Bachelors, High School Diploma (Required)
2 years' experience in the Animal Care Technician role or equivalent, 1.
3 years' veterinary hospital and/or shelter experience preferred., Experience in surgery preferred but not required
Proficiency in Impromed, preferred.
1+ years veterinary hospital and/or shelter experience preferred
Experience in surgery preferred but not required

The starting pay rate for this role is $24.00 hourly and falls under a collective bargaining agreement.

Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.
For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website
Knowledge of basic veterinary medical concepts, including, but not limited to surgical procedures, surgical instruments, anesthesia, and animal handling.
This position may require occasional flexibility and occasional overtime during off-hours, weekends, evening hours and possible holiday support.
Follow all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Take inventory and stock supplies as needed.

The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH) is designed to provide life-saving care and relieve suffering for animal victims of cruelty and neglect who come to us through our internal partners: ASPCA Adoption Center, Kitten Nursery, Community Medicine and Community Engagement (CE) teams
and our external partners: NYPD and other NYC organizations. Additionally, we provide subsidized care exclusively for animals whose owners are experiencing financial challenges and could not otherwise afford medical care for their pet.
The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH) is designed to provide life-saving care and relieve suffering for animal victims of cruelty and neglect who come to us through our internal partners: ASPCA Adoption Center, Kitten Nursery, Community Medicine and Community Engagement (CE) teams; and our external partners: NYPD and other NYC organizations.

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