Licensed Vet Tech - Shelter Medicine & Community Impact

Animal Care Center of NYC; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous PTO

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K and pension

Life insurance

On-the-job training (2-4 weeks)

Staff trainings (safety, DEI)

Résumé du poste

Animal Care Center of NYC is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our medical team in a high-volume open-admission shelter. You will manage treatment plans, perform diagnostics, administer medications, and lead the surgery team in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Based in NYC, this full-time role requires NYS licensure and the ability to lift 50 lbs; prior shelter experience is a plus. ACC offers training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a 24/7

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology.
• Licensure in NYS to practice veterinary technology.

Responsabilités

• Administer drugs and vaccines by all routes as directed by the staff veterinarian.
• Perform LVT examinations in SOAP format as needed.
• Interpret clinical information and think critically to act swiftly and accordingly.
• Handle, restrain and triage all animals entering shelter.
• Regularly perform peripheral blood sampling and IV catheter placement.
• Assist with all aspects of surgery – pre, intra, and postoperatively including anesthesia monitoring.
• Demonstrate pharmacology knowledge when preparing and administering drugs.
• Obtain diagnostics as ordered by veterinarians (radiographs, bloodwork, urine sampling, cultures, etc.).
• Collect samples and perform basic laboratory tests, including decapitation for rabies testing.
• Assist in necropsy as needed.
• Document all drug activity, DEA logs, and statistics per policy.
• Record aging, sexing, and disease process recognition.
• Implantation of microchips.
• Document medical exam findings, vaccinations, medications, surgery info in Shelter Buddy records.
• Assist in documentation of cruelty cases.
• Facilitate transfer of animals to appropriate housing.
• Work with ACC volunteers and departments; communicate effectively.
• Clean medical areas, kennels and cages; maintain medical equipment.
• Obtain ACC-provided euthanasia certification within 30 days; Fear Free certification within 30 days.

Connaissances

NYS license required

Lift 50 lbs

Formation

Associates or Bachelor's in veterinary technology

NYS veterinary technology licensure

Description du poste

Animal Care Center of NYC is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our medical team in a high-volume open-admission shelter. You will manage treatment plans, perform diagnostics, administer medications, and lead the surgery team in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Based in NYC, this full-time role requires NYS licensure and the ability to lift 50 lbs; prior shelter experience is a plus. ACC offers training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a 24/7