Licensed Veterinary Technician

Summary

The R&R Center in Pawling, NY is a unique program dedicated to providing integrated sheltering, behavioral, and medical care for canine victims of cruelty. The R&R Center team works closely with ASPCA teams in New York City to help animals rescued in partnership with the NYPD.

Are you passionate about helping animals in need and eager to advance the field of animal welfare? Do you thrive in a dynamic, complex, highly collaborative environment? If so, the role of Licensed Veterinary Technician at the ASPCA’s new Recovery & Rehabilitation Center (R&R Center) in Pawling, NY might be right for you!

The individual in this role is responsible for providing high quality veterinary care to canines recovering from the physical and behavioral impacts of animal cruelty at the R&R Center. The successful candidate for this role values teamwork, collaboration, and an integrated approach to recovery and rehabilitation that balances medical, behavioral, and environmental needs.

• This is an in-person position located in Pawling, NY
• Travel up to 5% of the time
• Schedules include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays; regular schedule will include at least one weekend day

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 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 per hour.

This position is eligible for a signing bonus and/or relocation assistance.

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer‑paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
• 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.
• For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website (careers.aspca.org)

• Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low‑stress handling techniques
• Observe individual animals and the overall population for signs of illness, injury, and/or poor welfare, communicating any issues quickly and effectively
• Provide veterinary medical care within the scope of license, including but not limited to basic examinations and triage, surgical support, venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation, administering and monitoring anesthesia, diagnostic testing, radiographs, CPCR, and humane euthanasia
• Monitor patients post‑operatively to ensure safety and comfort and to identify possible post‑operative or anesthesia‑related complications
• Perform, or be willing to be trained to perform, dental cleanings and radiographs
• Oversee the implementation of preventative, vaccination, and treatment schedules, ensuring all animals are up‑to‑date
• Handle, administer, and log controlled substances under the direction of a veterinarian and in accordance with laws and protocols
• Maintain active knowledge of all daily procedures and protocols
• Ensure thorough, accurate, and timely data entry to animals’ medical records including previous medical history and all exam findings, test results, and treatments
• Support the…