Pet Care Technician - Overnight
Company: Joveo CPA - ASPCA (A)
Location: New York
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Summary: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 internal partners (our
own ASPCA adoption center, kitten nursery, and community advocate
team) and 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) Licensed Veterinary Technicians are passionate,
level-headed nurses committed to animals living good lives, and who
excel in a fast-paced environment. Our nursing staff collaborates
effectively with the entire veterinary medical team to provide high
quality, practical veterinary care and deliver skilled, efficient,
and compassionate treatment to outpatients and hospitalized
patients within hospital medical parameters. - In addition, AAH
nurses provide support and coverage for the Animal Recovery Center
(ARC) as needed. -The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH), is passionate
about minimizing fear, anxiety, and stress and pain in our
patients. - Team members in this position are responsible for
providing service and communication to clients, members of the
public, co-workers, and patients that is consistent with our
practice's standards and Fear Free values.* This is an overnight
schedule (13 hour shifts/3 days weekly). -Thursday, Friday,
Saturday 9p-10a or Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8p-9a.
Responsibilities:Responsibilities include but are not limited
to:Nursing Care and Client Services (40%)
- Possess in depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary
medical concepts
- Provide compassionate and quality patient care at all times
utilizing Fear Free Guidelines.
- Proficient in various technical nursing skills, including, but
not limited to, venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation,
anesthesia monitoring, diagnostic imaging, critical care,
pharmacology, and dentistry. -
- Possess critical thinking and multi-tasking skills
- Able to prioritize and re-prioritize based on hospital and
patient needs
- Proficient in animal handling and restraint for various medical
procedures
- Treat animals and clients with care and respect.
- Competently explain to client, information doctor has
documented about an animal's condition.
- Document and communicate and patient concerns or observed
changes to Veterinarian
- Feed and medicate patients following veterinarian and LVT
instructions
- Lift patients up to 40 pounds
- Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our
care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling
techniquesProfessionalism, Communication, and Performance (40%)
- Represent ASPCA in professional and courteous manner at all
times.
- Provide management with regular feedback about training needs,
new hires, coworkers, interns, hospital needs, etc. -
- Collaborate professionally with other ASPCA department managers
and staff.
- Support organization and departmental policies and
protocols
- Maintain open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn,
implement, and teach new protocols.
- Possess thorough knowledge of AAH daily procedures and
protocols
- Ensure and maintain high quality standard of care, work ethic,
and performance
- Work independently without supervision and as part of a
team
- Work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions
- Advise Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including
unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules.Housekeeping
and Maintenance (20%)
- Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and facility while
utilizing appropriate PPE.
- Follow all departmental PPE and cleaning protocols
- Follow all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and
Health Administration.
- Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental
Standard Operating Procedures.
- Take inventory and stock supplies as needed.
- Assist in keeping supplies stocked by noting when supplies are
running low in all departments.
- Make certain entire hospital including treatment, surgery, exam
rooms and kennels are kept extremely clean through the
day.Additional Information
- 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. This position welcomes a candidate with a sense of
humor that can balance flexibility and enthusiasm and thrives on
detail. - This is a full-time position. Weekends may be required.
Position may require occasional flexibility and occasional
overtime.
- Fear Free Shelter certification is required within 60 days of
hireCompensation 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 $34.60 - $37.00. In addition to a
competitive salary this role offers a signing bonus.For more
information on our Benefit offerings, click .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 to stay connected to future
opportunities with the ASPCA. Qualifications:Able to lift up to 40
pounds, Able to work standing for 10 or more hours, Basic to
advanced computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Office and
ImproMed, Completion of the Fear Free 8 module course or
willingness to complete within 60 days of hire/promotion, High
degree of integrity and accountability, Knowledge of shelter
medicine and operations, Knowledge of veterinary hospital protocols
and procedures, Must possess excellent customer service skills.,
Outstanding inter-personal communication and the ability to work in
a team environment or independently, Possess a sense of humor that
can balance flexibility and enthusiasm and thrives on detail.,
Possess excellent Fear Free animal handling and restraint skills.,
Proficiency in Impromed, preferred - -Licensed Veterinary
Technician - American Association of Veterinary State
BoardsLanguage:English (Required), SpanishEducation and Work
Experience:Associates: Veterinary Technician, Bachelors: Veterinary
Technician - -Shelter Medicine Experience, Veterinary Technician
ExperienceOur 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 may redact the information before
submitting an initial employment application.
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