Field Veterinary Technician
Company: SonicJobs
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary: Who we are: Have you ever wondered what happens to cats
and dogs whose owners are unable to afford veterinary care? We did.
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.
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. 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. What you---ll do: Help animals in need Our highly skilled
technicians play a crucial role in our program, working as a team
with CM veterinarians and assistants to provide essential services
to the pets and rescue animals that need us most. The ASPCA---s
Mobile Veterinary Services (MVS) program offers high-quality,
high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), preventive care and treatment for
minor illnesses and injuries. CM technicians build a wide range of
skills and you---ll use your education and license to its full
extent exclusively concentrating on medical duties, working some
days at a spay/neuter surgery clinic and others seeing appointments
or assisting with out-patient procedures on state of the art,
custom-built mobile veterinary clinics. What you---ll get:
Work/life balance:paid vacation time to relax paid sick time to
heal three paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep
your skills sharp ten paid holidays to observe plus - paid personal
time to celebrate what and when you like Terrific benefits package:
medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax dependent care and
health flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan with generous
employer contributions beginning after one year of service,
employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance and more
(note that benefits are subject to change annually) Room to grow:
the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you
grow as a medical professional and a person 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 ---This position is eligible for a $2,000 signing bonus.
Work Schedule and Location: This is a full-time position,
approximately 10 hours a day, 4 days a week between Monday through
Friday. The position requires flexibility to work occasionally
beyond the scheduled work day and Saturdays approximately once per
quarter may be required. This position is primarily based at the
ASPCA Spay/Neuter mobile Clinics throughout the greater LA area,
however, the person in this position may be required to report to
our South LA Spay/Neuter Clinic. Assignment to a particular mobile
Clinic is subject to change based on the needs of the ASPCA.
Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities include but are not limited
to: Medical (60%) Care for 25-30 cats and dogs per day in
spay/neuter surgery; or 35-40 community cats Administer injections
including anesthetics, pain medications, vaccinations and other
medications Intubate animals, place intravenous catheters, perform
venipuncture and administer fluids as needed Monitor vital signs of
sedated and anesthetized patients in pre-operative, operative, and
post-operative phases Provide treatments and supportive care
according to the CM Standard Operating Procedures and as directed
by attending Veterinarian Provide a safe and compassionate
environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients
by using low-stress handling techniques Assist with patient exams,
take medical history, perform diagnostic testing, and prepare
medications to go home with the client/patient Maintain all
necessary controlled substance drug logs and patient records Stay
current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols Ensure
anesthetic machines, pulse oximeters, scales, and other equipment
are functional and report equipment that is not working properly
Assist with humane euthanasia in accordance with ASPCA policy and
CM protocols Work with coworkers to clean and disinfect animal
areas, equipment, instruments and facility while utilizing
appropriate personal protective equipment Customer Service (30%)
Communicate with all clients in a non-judgmental, effective and
professional manner Communicate basic veterinary medical concepts
to clients, including, but not limited to vaccine protocols and
anesthetic risks Explain information provided by the veterinarian
about an animal---s condition to clients Other (10%) Enter medical
information into digital data bases as appropriate Represent ASPCA
in a professional and courteous manner Adhere to all protocols put
forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Follow all written and verbally communicated CM Standard Operating
Procedures Collaborate and foster good communication with ASPCA
colleagues Participate in veterinary/medical training of CM staff,
ASPCA staff and veterinary and technical students by coaching,
discussion, and demonstration Attend staff meetings and training
sessions Perform other duties as assigned Exemplifies the ASPCA---s
Core Values: Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives
of animals Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for
outcomes Believes in Team --- that we are stronger together Seeks
to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible Focuses on Impact,
specifically making change for animals Compensation and Benefits:
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
maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the
highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring
salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified
in the future. The target hiring range for this role is $31.25 -
$33.65. ---This position is eligible for a $2,000 signing bonus.
For more information on our benefits offerings, can be found here.
Stay Connected --- Join Our Talent Community If you are interested
in joining our team but do not see a position listed that fits your
experience or interests, please click this link and join our Talent
Community to stay connected to future opportunities with the ASPCA
Qualifications: Ability to lift and carry 40-plus pounds repeatedly
throughout day with assistance, Ability to work efficiently and
calmly under challenging conditions, Ability to work independently
and as part of team, Ability to work standing for 10 or more hours,
Bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, etc.) strongly
preferred, Excellent animal handling skills with cats and dogs),
excellent customer service skills, Experience using a computer and
navigating software applications, Fear Free-- Veterinary
certification is required within 60 days of hire, Must have current
California State Veterinary Technician License (or ability to
obtain within 30 days of employment), Strong interest in animal
welfare and serving underserved communities, Surgery/Anesthesia
experience preferred, --- Must have current California State
Veterinary Technician License (or ability to obtain within 30 days
of employment) Registered Veterinary Technician - OtherLanguage:
English (Required), SpanishEducation and Work Experience:
Associates: Veterinary Technician (Required), Bachelors: Veterinary
Technician, High School Diploma (Required) New graduates welcome
Must have graduated from accredited school of veterinary science
technology (2 or 4 year program) or the equivalent as determined by
the California Department of EducationOur EEO Policy: The ASPCA is
an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender,
gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner
status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic
information, military or veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local
laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may
be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the
Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A
reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA---s standard
application process, which will ensure an equal employment
opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please
inform the ASPCA---s People Team if you need an accommodation in
order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the
application process. Individuals seeking employment are considered
without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national
origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age,
marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual
orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. ASPCA is
an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V). About Us: The ASPCA was
founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and
respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law.
As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two
million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing
cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the
United States. The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where
we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic,
mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation
center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption
center, and two community veterinary centers. The ASPCA also
operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist
animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty
interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal
and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and
veterinary community through research, training, and resources. At
the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and
compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to
our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of
backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable
experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow,
and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are
inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support
across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are
committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because
it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core
Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the
ASPCA---s vision --- that all animals live good lives; valued by
society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and
suffering. Applicants that are residents of Colorado: Per CO Senate
Bill 23-058, we cannot generally request or require any age-related
information (i.e., age, DOB, attendance or graduation dates from an
educational institution) on an initial employment application; this
includes any age-related inquiries in the initial interview. We are
permitted to require/request additional application materials; if
those materials contain any age-related information, an applicant
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