Jobs at ASPCA

Senior Veterinary Assistant

Department: Mobile Clinic
Division: Animal Health Services
Location: New York, NY

Job Summary:

A Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic Senior Veterinary Assistant is an experienced professional with a strong work ethic and commitment to the spay/neuter mission. The person in this position has has excelled with general husbandry of hospitalized or shelter animals and has the patience and professional attitude to be part of a dynamic team. This position requires experience with prepping animals for surgery, providing post-operative nursing care, restraining large and/or fractious animals, and performing calmly and professionally in the event of an emergency, all while providing superior customer service to Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic clients.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist veterinary surgeon and licensed veterinary technician (LVT) in the following:

Successfully achieve daily goals of Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics, following all medical and field standard operating procedures as determined by MSNC management.
All aspects of veterinary care (i.e., surgery prep, pre- and post-operative nursing care, emergency care and restraint) with patient comfort as a priority.
Animal restraint, including work with large dogs (over 70 pounds) and feral cats.
Provide excellent customer service to a varied public including pet owners, animal rescuers, and shelter staff in a patient and professional matter, creating and maintaining goodwill for the ASPCA and MSNC.
Paperwork: keeping detailed records of surgeries and other medical services performed, as well as accurately maintaining drug log records.
Wrapping, sterilizing, dating, and initialing packs and other surgical supplies.
Disinfecting and sanitizing clinic and equipment daily as instructed.
Maintaining and cleaning clinic and equipment daily as instructed.
Overseeing daily laundry duties as per clinic standard operating procedures.
Maintaining an open mind regarding changes, willingness to learn new techniques as protocols evolve.
Other duties as needed, including answering client questions, ensuring that unit is properly stocked for next day’s clinic.

Education and Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Driver’s license required, with strong driving record
Must have valid and clean CDL or learn to drive our 37’ mobile clinic (at ASPCA’s expense).
Must have excellent customer service skills and patience.
Must have excellent attendance record.

Experience:

5 – 6 years of veterinary medical experience.

Knowledge Requirements:

Must speak fluent English. Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred
Interest in animal welfare preferred
Ability to maintain good working relationship with clients and staff, be a team player
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and ImproMed preferred.

Skills Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time position, 10 hours per day, 4 days per week. Weekends could be required.

Benefits:

Our generous benefit package includes the following for full-time employees and (if qualified, we offer domestic partner coverage!) Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Transit checks, Tuition Assistance Program, Training Seminars, EAP, 50% hospital discount, Vacation, Sick, Personal & Company Holiday time off.

We encourage a candidate who demonstrates outstanding inter-personal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently, with a high degree of integrity and accountability.