Summary:

At the ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH), we’re on a mission to save lives and ease suffering. We provide critical care to victims of cruelty and neglect, working hand-in-hand with both internal partners—our ASPCA Adoption Center, Kitten Nursery, and Community Advocate Team—and external partners like the NYPD and other NYC organizations. We also extend our compassionate expertise by providing subsidized care exclusively for animals whose owners are experiencing financial challenges and could not otherwise afford medical care for their pet.   

Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians are the heart of AAH—dedicated, level-headed professionals with a passion for animal welfare and the skills to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. They collaborate seamlessly with our veterinary medical team to deliver top-tier, practical care, ensuring every patient—whether an outpatient or in-hospital—receives efficient, skilled, and compassionate treatment. Additionally, our LVTs provide vital support for the Animal Recovery Center (ARC) when needed.

At AAH, we believe in reducing fear, anxiety, stress, and pain for every animal we treat. Our team members don’t just provide exceptional medical care; they champion Fear Free values, ensuring that every interaction—with clients, the public, colleagues, and, most importantly, our patients—is rooted in compassion, respect, and a commitment to animal well-being.

Join us in making a difference—one animal at a time!

* This is an overnight schedule and the target hiring range for this role is $34.60 - $37.00 (plus a shift differential for overnight hours). In addition to a competitive salary this role offers a signing bonus and a relocation bonus is available for people living in a qualifying distance from our facility. Also, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Responsibilities:

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.
• Follow all departmental PPE and cleaning protocols

• Follow all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Take inventory and stock supplies as needed.
• Assist in keeping supplies stocked by noting when supplies are running low in all departments.
• Make certain entire hospital including treatment, surgery, exam rooms and kennels are kept extremely clean through the day.

Additional Information

• We encourage a candidate who demonstrates outstanding inter-personal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently, with a high degree of integrity and accountability. This position welcomes a candidate with a sense of humor that can balance flexibility and enthusiasm and thrives on detail.  This is a full-time position. Weekends may be required. Position may require occasional flexibility and occasional overtime.
• Fear Free Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire

Compensation and Benefits:

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 $34.60 - $37.00. 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., Outstanding inter-personal communication and the ability to work in a team environment or independently, Possess a sense of humor that can balance flexibility and enthusiasm and thrives on detail., 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