What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Veterinary Technician, ASPCA Animal Hospital position at Joveo CPA - ASPCA (A)?
Summary :
The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH) provides life-saving care and relief for animal victims of cruelty and neglect through internal and external partners. Additionally, it offers subsidized care for animals whose owners face financial challenges.
Licensed Veterinary Technicians are passionate, level-headed nurses committed to providing high-quality veterinary care in a fast-paced environment. They collaborate with the veterinary medical team to deliver skilled, efficient, and compassionate treatment to outpatients and hospitalized patients.
The ASPCA Animal Hospital minimizes fear, anxiety, and stress in patients. Team members provide service and communication to clients, public, coworkers, and patients consistent with our practice's standards and Fear Free values.
The schedule for this role is Mon 8-6pm, Tues 12-10pm, Thurs 1-11pm, Fri 1-11pm (weekends off)
Responsibilities
- Nursing Care and Client Services (40%) :
- Possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary medical concepts.
- Provide compassionate patient care utilizing Fear Free Guidelines.
- Proficient in technical nursing skills, including venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostic imaging, critical care, pharmacology, and dentistry.
- Critical thinking and multi-tasking skills.
- Prioritize and re-prioritize based on hospital and patient needs.
- Animal handling and restraint for various medical procedures.
- Treat animals and clients with care and respect.
- Competently explain client information documented by veterinarian.
- Document and communicate 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 using low-stress handling techniques.
- Professionalism, 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.
- 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
Compensation and Benefits
Starting pay will depend on education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands, or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is $34.60 - $37.00.
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Qualifications
Salary : $35 - $37
