Posted:
6/3/2026, 3:28:35 PM
Location(s):
New York, United States ⋅ New York, New York, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Workplace Type:
On-site
Summary:
The Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) is a vital member of our veterinary medical team. The SVA supports two program functions - spay/neuter surgery and primary pet care - for pet cats and dogs living with their families in ASPCA service areas and animals in the care of the rescue community.
Who We Are
Have you ever wondered what happens to cats and dogs whose owners are unable to afford veterinary care? We did. The ASPCA’s Community Medicine (CM) team provides expert veterinary care to support the welfare of animals and their people through our stationary and mobile veterinary clinics, serving the most 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. CM treats people and pets with dignity and respect, assisting pet owners in making informed decisions about their pets’ health and wellbeing regardless of their financial circumstances. When you come to work at the ASPCA, you join a team of over 1,000 dedicated colleagues with deep knowledge, skills, and passion for the animals we serve.
What You’ll Do
The SVA drives the mobile clinic from our logistics center to each day’s clinic location to meet the rest of the medical team. Throughout the day, SVAs are responsible for client communication, assisting the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, animal handling, preparing animals for surgery, entering medical records, and monitoring patients while they are under anesthesia. At the end of the clinic day, the SVA helps clean and restock the clinic and then drives it back so it is ready for service the following day. The SVA reports directly to the Medical Staff and Flow Manager and has no direct reports.
Where and When You’ll Work
This is an on-site position based at the ASPCA Mobile Clinics throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Occasional flexibility in reporting to other ASPCA locations throughout NYC may be required based on operational need.
This is typically 10 hours a day (including driving time), 4 days a week schedule between Monday through Friday with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled workday.
What You’ll Get
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 be modified in the future.
The target hiring range for this role is $26.00 - $27.44 per hour.
Benefits
At the ASPCA, you don’t have 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 as well as employer-paid life insurance coverage and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
Robust professional development opportunities, including 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
Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance. They include, but are not limited to:
Medical
Customer Service
Other
Qualifications
Driving requirements:
Language
Education and Work Experience
Language:
English (Required), SpanishEducation and Work Experience:
High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent Experience
Website: https://www.aspca.org/
Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States
Employee Count: 501-1000
Year Founded: 1866
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Association ⋅ Non Profit