Animal Care Technician, Animal Hospital
Location: New York, New York
Description: ASPCA is employing Animal Care Technician, Animal Hospital right now, this vacancy will be designated in New York. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH) provides high-quality specialized, emergency and general veterinary care to victims of animal cruelty, animals from our Adoption Center and Kitten Nursery, as well as the public’s pets. AAH is staffed by three internists, two surgeons, a cardiologist, a radiologist, 18 generalists, and a team of licensed veterinary technicians and animal care technicians who provide 24-hour care to all patients.
The Animal Care Technician is responsible for the daily care of hospital patients, client services, and assisting the Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians in a high-quality, high-volume emergency hospital.
This position is full-time, with the scheduled shift of Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00pm - 12:00am. Weekend work will be required. Occasional flexibility in work hours, work days and overtime may be required.
Responsibilities:
Nursing Care and Client Services (40%):
Know basic veterinary medical concepts, including, but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks. Be able to communicate such information to clients.
Provide compassionate and quality patient care at all times.
Be proficient in animal handling and restraint for injections, venipuncture, intubation, etc.
Treat animals and clients with care and respect.
Competently explain to client, information doctor has documented about an animal’s condition.
Document and communicate and patient concerns or observed changes to LVT and/or Veterinarian
Feed and medicate patients following veterinarian and LVT instructions
Lift patients up to 40 pounds.
Walk dogs outside in rain, snow, cold, and hot weather as instructed
Housekeeping and Maintenance (40%):
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.
Professionalism, Communication, and Performance (20%):
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.
Possess 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.
Exemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values:
Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals
Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes
Believes in Team â€" that we are stronger together
Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible
Focuses on Impact , specifically making change for animals
This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications:
Ability to restrain and handle animals, Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player, Able to lift up to 40 pounds, Basic to advanced computer skills, Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) preferred but not required, Enjoy keeping animals and kennels clean, Knowledge of veterinary hospital protocols and procedures, Must be able to work standing for 10 or more hours, Proficiency in Impromed, preferred
Language:
English (Required)
Education and Work Experience:
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Animal Handling Experience
Our EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 22 Jan 2018 19:01:38 GMT