Adoptions Vet Assistant: Compassionate Care, Temp

ASPCA; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 65 904 000 - 71 635 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The ASPCA Adoption Center in New York City seeks an Adoptions Veterinary Assistant to join the medical team, assisting veterinarians and licensed technicians. You will help with care, monitoring, and communication of animal health status to staff and volunteers.

This temporary role is staffed through a third-party agency with a schedule that includes Thursday–Sunday, 7:00am–5:00pm EST, and a hiring range of $23–$25 per hour, with possible future adjustments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years prior animal handling/veterinary experience.
• Experience working in an animal shelter preferred.
• Fear Free® certified or obtained within 60 days of work beginning.

Responsabilités

• Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, and welfare.
• Document and communicate information in medical records.
• Data entry from ASPCA departments’ software and external labs.
• Prepare samples for outside labs and follow-up.
• Handle and restrain animals with least restraint and low-stress techniques.
• Feed and medicate per veterinarian instructions.
• Participate in daily huddle discussions on clinical pathways.

Connaissances

Animal care basics

Willingness to learn

Veterinary terminology

Low-stress handling

Team communication

Professional under pressure

Computer skills

Pet Point familiarity

Physical ability

English + Spanish language

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

1–2 years animal handling/veterinary experience

Experience in animal shelter

Fear Free certification

Outils

Excel

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The ASPCA Adoption Center in New York City seeks an Adoptions Veterinary Assistant to join the medical team, assisting veterinarians and licensed technicians. You will help with care, monitoring, and communication of animal health status to staff and volunteers.

This temporary role is staffed through a third-party agency with a schedule that includes Thursday–Sunday, 7:00am–5:00pm EST, and a hiring range of $23–$25 per hour, with possible future adjustments.