Licensed Veterinary Technician (Pawling)

Summary: Who We Are: The R&R Center in Pawling, NY, is a unique program dedicated to providing integrated sheltering, behavioral, and medical care for canine victims of cruelty. The R&R Center team works closely with ASPCA teams in New York City to help animals rescued in partnership with the NYPD.WhatYoullDo: Are you passionate about helping animals in need and eager to advance the field of animal welfare? Do you thrive in a dynamic, complex, highly collaborative environment? If so, the role of Licensed Veterinary Technician at the ASPCAs new Recovery & Rehabilitation Center (R&R Center) in Pawling, NY might be right for you!The individual in this roleis responsible forproviding high quality veterinary care to canines recovering from the physical and behavioral impacts of animal cruelty at the R&R Center. The successful candidate for this role values teamwork, collaboration, and an integrated approach to recovery and rehabilitation that balances medical, behavioral, and environmental needs.When & WhereYoullWork: This is an in-person positionlocatedin Pawling, NY with a target start date of 10/6.Travel up to 5% of the timeSchedules include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays; regular schedule will include at least one weekend dayWhatYoullGet: Compensation Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may bemodifiedin the future. The target hiring range for this role is $34.60 - $37.00 per hour.Benefits At the ASPCA, youdonthave to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.Flexible time offthat includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility toobservethe days that mean the most to petitive financial incentives and retirement savingsincluding a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributionswe match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide anadditional4% contribution toward your future each year.Robust professional development opportunitiesincluding classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.For more information on our benefits offerings,visit our website.Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Functional Duties (85%) Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniquesObserve individual animals and the overall population for signs of illness, injury, and/or poor welfare, communicating any issues quickly and effectivelyProvide veterinary medical care within the scope of license, including but not limited to basic examinations and triage, surgical support, venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation, administering and monitoring anesthesia, diagnostic testing, radiographs, CPCR, and humane euthanasiaMonitor patients post-operatively to ensure safety and comfort and toidentifypossible post-operative or anesthesia-related complicationsPerform, or be willing to be trained to perform, dental cleanings and radiographsOverseethe implementation of preventative, vaccination, and treatment schedules, ensuring all animals areup-to-dateHandle, administer, andlog controlledsubstances under the direction of a veterinarian andin accordance withlaws and protocolsMaintain active knowledge of all daily procedures and protocolsEnsure thorough,accurate, andtimelydata entry to animals medical records includingpreviousmedical history and allexam findings, test results, and treatmentsSupport the collection of evidence and documentation ofexaminations of live and deceased victims of animal cruelty, including clinical forensic exams and gross necropsiesFollow all protocols to ensure chain of custody ismaintainedand appropriately documented, and for the disposition of forensic evidenceObtain relevant continuing education as required by the ASPCA and the state licensing boardCompetently and compassionately explain an animals condition to other staff and volunteers with easily understood languageCollaborate with behavior and sheltering colleagues to ensure holistic, balanced care for animals and a cohesive team culture for staffCommunicate regularly with the behavior team using objective language and established communication systems to ensure information is shared ina timelyfashion with relevant stakeholdersTrack inventory and ensure veterinary areas are wellstocked at all timesIdentifyand communicate inventory and ordering needsAssistin staff training across all areas, ensuring all staff understand shelter disease control protocols, nutritional guidelines, preventative and vaccination schedules, and the importance of daily monitoringStay abreast of shelter medicine practices and trends and ensure their consistent applicationEnsure medical areas are kept clean, organized, and ready for useAssistother teams in cleaning, organizing, and providing daily animal care as time allows, or when circumstances require

Created: 2025-10-25