Animal Foster Assistant

4 days ago

New York, United States Joveo CPA - ASPCA (A) Full time
b>Summary:

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) Licensed Veterinary Technicians are passionate, level-headed nurses committed to animals living good lives, and who excel in a fast-paced environment. Our nursing staff collaborates effectively with the entire veterinary medical team to provide high quality, practical veterinary care and deliver skilled, efficient, and compassionate treatment to outpatients and hospitalized patients within hospital medical parameters. In addition, AAH nurses provide support and coverage for the Animal Recovery Center (ARC) as needed.

The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH), is passionate about minimizing fear, anxiety, and stress and pain in our patients. br>
This is an overnight schedule (13 hour shifts/3 days weekly). Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9p-10a or Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8p-9a.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Nursing Care and Client Services (40%)
  • 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 and 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 (40%)
  • 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 (20%)
  • Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and facility while utilizing appropriate PPE.
  • Take inventory and stock supplies as needed.
  • Assist in keeping supplies stocked by noting when supplies are running low in all departments.
    The target hiring range for this role is $34.In addition to a competitive salary this role offers a signing bonus.

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    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., Possess excellent Fear Free animal handling and restraint skills., Proficiency in Impromed, preferred
    Licensed Veterinary Technician - American Association of Veterinary State Boards
    Language:

    English (Required), Spanish
    Education and Work Experience:

    Associates: Veterinary Technician, Bachelors: Veterinary Technician
    Shelter Medicine Experience, Veterinary Technician 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.

    About Us:
    The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

    The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

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