Mobile Veterinary Technician — Spay/Neuter & Community Care

ASPCA; California; On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, vis.

3

Time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Job summary

The ASPCA's Community Medicine team operates mobile clinics across Greater Los Angeles, delivering high-quality veterinary care to underserved communities. New graduates are welcome; this role centers on spay/neuter procedures, preventive care, and routine medical duties performed by licensed veterinary technicians.

You'll work in state-of-the-art mobile clinics, with opportunities for hands-on skill development, patient care, and client education, reporting to the LA area clinics and South LA

Qualifications

• Must have current California State Veterinary Technician License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment)
• Surgery/Anesthesia experience preferred
• Excellent animal handling skills (cats, dogs)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience using a computer and navigating software applications
• Ability to lift and carry 40+ pounds repeatedly throughout day with assistance
• Ability to work standing for 10+ hours
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fear Free Shelter certification within 60 days of hire
• Strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities

Responsibilities

• Medical care for 25-30 cats and dogs per day in spay/neuter surgery or 35-40 community cats
• Administer injections including anesthetics and vaccines
• Intubate animals and place IV catheters
• Monitor vital signs in pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases
• Provide treatments per SOPs and veterinarian directions
• Maintain safe, low-stress handling of animals
• Assist with exams, history taking, diagnostics, and meds for clients
• Maintain controlled substance logs and patient records
• Ensure equipment function and report issues
• Communicate veterinary concepts to clients
• Enter medical information into digital databases
• Represent ASPCA professionally and adhere to OSHA protocols

Skills

California Vet Tech License

Surgery/Anesthesia experience

Animal handling

Customer service

Computer skills

Lifting 40+ lbs

Standing 10+ hrs

Teamwork

Independent work

OSHA/compliance

English required

Education

Associates: Vet Technician

Bachelors: Vet Tech

High School Diploma

Job description

The ASPCA's Community Medicine team operates mobile clinics across Greater Los Angeles, delivering high-quality veterinary care to underserved communities. New graduates are welcome; this role centers on spay/neuter procedures, preventive care, and routine medical duties performed by licensed veterinary technicians.

You'll work in state-of-the-art mobile clinics, with opportunities for hands-on skill development, patient care, and client education, reporting to the LA area clinics and South LA