Certified Veterinary Technician, Community Medicine
ASPCA
- Miami, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work/life balance:
- five-day work week with two days off to recharge
- paid vacation time to relax
- paid sick time to heal
- three paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep your skills sharp
- ten paid holidays to observe
- plus - paid personal time to celebrate what and when you like
- 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 beginning after one year of service, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance and more (note that benefits are subject to change annually)
- Room to grow: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a medical professional and a person
- Support: we are one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the world, so you will always have a strong team to lean on and cheer you on
- Care for 30-40 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
- Communicate with all clients in a non-judgmental, effective and professional manner
- Communicate basic veterinary medical concepts to clients, including, but not limited to vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks
- Explain information provided by the veterinarian about an animal’s condition to clients
- Enter medical information into digital data bases as appropriate
- Represent ASPCA in a professional and courteous manner
- Adhere to all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Follow all written and verbally communicated CM Standard Operating Procedures
- Collaborate and foster good communication with ASPCA colleagues
- Participate in veterinary/medical training of CM staff, ASPCA staff and veterinary and technical students by coaching, discussion, and demonstration
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals
- Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes
- Believes in Team – that we are stronger together
- Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible
- Focuses on Impact, specifically making change for animals
- New graduates welcome! Must have graduated from accredited school of veterinary science technology (2 or 4 year program) or the equivalent as determined by the Florida Department of Education
- Must have current Florida 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 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
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.The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA’s vision – that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.