Licensed Veterinary Technician, Community Medicine

About the role

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.

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician in our Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC), you’ll play a crucial role in providing high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), preventive care, and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. You’ll work exclusively on medical duties, using your education and license to its full extent—some days in spay/neuter surgery, others seeing appointments or assisting with outpatient procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical 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 CM Standard Operating Procedures and as directed by the attending veterinarian.
• Ensure a safe and compassionate environment for animals, staff, and clients using low-stress handling techniques.
• Assist with patient exams, take medical history, perform diagnostic testing, and prepare medications for clients.
• Maintain 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; report malfunctioning equipment.
• Assist with humane euthanasia in accordance with ASPCA policy and CM protocols.
• Clean and disinfect animal areas, equipment, instruments, and facility using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Provide support and medical services in special cases, including evaluation of animals in hoarding situations.
• Communicate with clients in a non-judgmental, professional manner, explaining veterinary concepts such as vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks.
• Enter medical information into digital databases as appropriate.
• Represent the ASPCA professionally and adhere to all OSHA protocols and CM Standard Operating Procedures.
• Collaborate and foster communication with ASPCA colleagues.
• Participate in veterinary/medical training of CM staff, ASPCA staff, and veterinary/technical students through coaching and demonstration.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school of veterinary science technology (2- or 4-year program) or equivalent as determined by the New York State Education Department.
• 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 computers and navigating software applications.
• Ability to lift and carry 40+ pounds repeatedly throughout the day with assistance.
• Ability to work standing for 8+ 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® Shelter certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values and behavioral competencies.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) through the American Association of Veterinary State Boards.

Schedule

This is typically a Monday–Friday, 8-hour, 5-day-a-week schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled workday. Schedules are subject to change at the sole discretion of the ASPCA. Occasional flexibility in reporting to other ASPCA locations throughout NYC may be required based on operational need.

This position is on-site and reports to the Bronx ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinic located at 501 E 161st St, Bronx, NY 10451.

Pay

The target hiring range for this role is $34.60–$40.00 per hour. Starting pay depends on education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands, or budgeted amount. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience.

This position is eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus and a $2,500 retention bonus after one year of service, in addition to relocation assistance.

Benefits

• Flexible time off, including vacation, sick, bereavement, paid parental leave, company-paid holidays, and paid personal time off.
• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including veterinary state license fee reimbursement and a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions (dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% and an additional 4% contribution annually).
• Robust professional development opportunities, including three paid continuing education days and a CE stipend.