Veterinary Nurse

As a Veterinary Nurse with the ASPCA Community Medicine team, you will play a crucial role in providing expert veterinary care to support the welfare of animals and their people. Our team operates stationary and mobile veterinary clinics, serving underserved communities in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. We help pet owners overcome barriers to care, bringing quality services directly to the communities that need us most and partially or fully subsidizing the cost of basic and preventive care.

• Care for 35-40 cats and dogs per day in spay/neuter surgery
• Administer injections, including anesthetics, pain medications, vaccinations, and other medications
• Intubate animals, place intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, and administer fluids as needed
• Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in pre-operative, operative, and post-operative phases
• Provide treatments and supportive care according to the CM Standard Operating Procedures and as directed by attending Veterinarian
• Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques
• Assist with patient exams, take medical history, perform diagnostic testing, and prepare medications to go home with the client/patient
• Maintain all necessary controlled substance drug logs and patient records
• Stay current in knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols
• Ensure anesthetic machines, pulse oximeters, scales, and other equipment are functional and report equipment that is not working properly
• Assist with humane euthanasia in accordance with ASPCA policy and CM protocols
• Work with coworkers to clean and disinfect animal areas, equipment, instruments, and facility while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment
• Provide support and medical services in special cases as needed, including evaluation of animals living in hoarding situations

• Must have current New York 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-plus pounds repeatedly throughout the day with assistance
• Ability to work standing for 8 or more hours
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions
• Strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities
• Fear Free Veterinary certification is required within 60 days of hire

• Work/life balance: paid vacation time, paid sick time, three paid continuing education days, and a CE stipend
• Terrific benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax dependent care and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions
• Room to grow: robust professional development programs to help you grow as a medical professional and a person
• Support: strong team to lean on and cheer you on