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Veterinary Assistant, Adoption Center
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![]() United States, New York, New York | |
![]() 424 East 92nd Street (Show on map) | |
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Summary: If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care to animals in need, and you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and complex environment, the position of Adoptions Veterinary Assistant at the ASPCA may be for you. The Adoptions Veterinary Assistant (AVA) is a key member of the medical team at our Adoption Center which provides care for the approximately 5,000 dogs and cats annually. The AVA provides compassionate care and assists veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians with examinations, treatments, and monitoring of all cats and dogs utilizing low-stress handling guidelines and shelter medicine best practices, and following all ASPCA policies and protocols. The AVA ensures animals' physical and behavioral needs are met, providing compassionate animal care that includes husbandry tasks, observation and reporting of signs of illness or injury, record-keeping and data entry, low-stress animal handling, and preparation and administration of a variety of medications. The AVA works closely with other medical team members to facilitate the delivery of veterinary care and to communicate information regarding animals' health status to staff, volunteers, and members of the public. The Center currently provides shelter and adoption for five groups of animals: Animal victims of cruelty and neglect brought to us by the NYPD At-risk animals brought to us through our community engagement team At-risk underage kittens and other medically-compromised stray animals Animals surrendered by their owners and in need of adoption into new homes and Animals transferred in from shelter/rescue partners All medical care is provided within the parameters of the Adoption Center's shelter medicine protocols and aligned with ASPCA One Fund guidelines. To succeed in this role, the AVA will be a highly conscientious team player dedicated to delivering quality, compassionate care and assisting the medical team and the larger adoptions team in helping animals move successfully to new homes. The schedule for this role is: Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-7:00pm. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Nursing Care and Veterinary Support (60%)
Housekeeping and Maintenance (40%)
Exemplifies the ASPCA's Core Values:
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Compensation and Benefits: The starting pay rate for this role is $24.00 and falls under a collective bargaining agreement. For more information on our Benefit offerings, clickhere. Stay Connected - Join Our Talent Community If you are interested in joining our team but do not see a position listed that fits your experience or interests, pleasevisit our website to join our Talent Communityand stay connected to future opportunities with the ASPCA. Qualifications: See above for qualifications details.Language: English (Required), SpanishEducation and Work Experience: High School Diploma (Required) Eligible for certification as a euthanasia technician in New York State, Experience working in an animal shelter preferred, Fear Free certified or obtained within 60 days of employment, Minimum of 2-3 years prior animal handling/veterinary experienceOur EEO Policy: The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA's standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA's People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V). About Us: 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. Applicants that are residents of Colorado: Per CO Senate Bill 23-058, we cannot generally request or require any age-related information (i.e., age, DOB, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution) on an initial employment application; this includes any age-related inquiries in the initial interview. We are permitted to require/request additional application materials; if those materials contain any age-related information, an applicant may redact the information before submitting an initial employment application. |