Overview  

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) at the ASPCA Animal Hospital, you’ll play a vital role caring for animals who have experienced cruelty and neglect, while working alongside a dedicated team focused on eliminating barriers to essential veterinary care—ensuring every pet receives compassionate, high-quality treatment, no matter their owner's financial circumstances. 

Who We Are 

The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH) is designed to provide life-saving care and relieve suffering for animal victims of cruelty and neglect who come to us through internal partners (our own ASPCA adoption center, kitten nursery, and community advocate team) and external partners (NYPD and other NYC organizations). Additionally, we provide subsidized care exclusively for animals whose owners are experiencing financial challenges and could not otherwise afford medical care for their pet. 

The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH), is passionate about minimizing fear, anxiety, and stress and pain in our patients. Team members in this position are responsible for providing services and communication to clients, members of the public, co-workers, and patients that are consistent with our practices' standards and Fear Free values. 

What You’ll Do 

The AAH LVT plays a pivotal role in setting the standard for clinical excellence, professionalism, and compassionate care within our hospital. Our LVTs are the heart of our medical team—driven by a passion for animal welfare and a commitment to ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of care. 

At AAH, you'll work side-by-side with a dedicated group of professionals to provide skilled, efficient, and empathetic treatment to both outpatients and hospitalized animals. You'll be empowered to use your full range of technical skills while collaborating closely with veterinarians and fellow technicians to deliver practical, high-quality care in a mission-driven environment. 

In this role, you'll also have opportunities to support the incredible work being done at the Animal Recovery Center (ARC), stepping in to assist as needed with cases involving animals rescued from cruelty, neglect, and disaster situations. 

We're not just a hospital, we're a team dedicated to reducing fear, stress, pain, and anxiety in every patient. You'll play a key role in upholding our Fear Free values, ensuring every interaction with pets, clients, and colleagues reflects our commitment to kindness, respect, and clear communication. 

Temporary Role Details: 

• This is a temporary, contingent position and the person hired will be employed through a third-party staffing agency.   

• The target hiring range for this temporary role is $34.60 - $37 per hour and may be modified in the future.  

• This position is on-site at our 92nd Street location. The intended schedule is Monday - Thursday 9a-7p (Friday, Saturday, Sunday off) 

What’s Expected of You – Position Responsibilities & Qualifications:   

Nursing Care and Client Services 

• Possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary medical concepts. 

• Provide compassionate and quality patient care at all times utilizing Fear Free Guidelines. 

• Proficient in various technical nursing skills, including, but not limited to, venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostic imaging, critical care, pharmacology and dentistry.  

• Possess critical thinking and multi-tasking skills. 

• Able to prioritize and re-prioritize based on hospital and patient needs. 

• Proficient in animal handling and restraint for various medical procedures. 

• Treat animals and clients with care and respect. 

• Competently explain to client, information doctor has documented about an animal’s condition. 

• 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 for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques. 

Professionalism, Communication and Performance 

• 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. 

Housekeeping and Maintenance 

• 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 throughout the day. 

Qualifications  

• Able to lift up to 40 pounds. 

• Able to work standing for 10 or more hours. 

• Basic to advanced computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Office and ImproMed. 

• Completion of the Fear Free 8 module course or willingness to complete within 60 days of hire/promotion. 

• High degree of integrity and accountability. 

• Knowledge of shelter medicine and operations. 

• Knowledge of veterinary hospital protocols and procedures. 

• Must possess excellent customer service skills. 

• Outstanding inter-personal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently. 

• Possess a sense of humor that can balance flexibility and enthusiasm and thrives on detail. 

• Possess excellent Fear Free animal handling and restraint skills. 

• Proficiency in Impromed, preferred. 

• Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values, behavioral competencies, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Language:  

• English (required)  

Education and Work Experience 

• NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician 

Additional Information 

• We encourage a candidate who demonstrates outstanding interpersonal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently, with a high degree of integrity and accountability. This position welcomes a candidate with a sense of humor that can balance flexibility and enthusiasm and thrives on detail.  This is a full-time position. Weekends may be required. Position may require occasional flexibility and occasional overtime.