Temporary Part-Time Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

About the role

The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH) in New York is looking for a temporary, contingent Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to work on-site at its 92nd Street location. The role provides compassionate, high-quality care to animals rescued from cruelty and neglect, and to animals whose owners face financial hardship, in line with the hospital's Fear Free values. The position is filled through a third-party staffing agency, with a target pay of $34.60-$37 per hour.

Schedule is Monday to Thursday, 9am-7pm, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday off; the listing also notes that the position is full-time and weekends may be required, with occasional flexibility and overtime.

Key responsibilities

• Provide skilled, efficient, empathetic treatment to outpatients and hospitalized animals, working with veterinarians and fellow technicians
• Perform nursing tasks such as venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostic imaging, critical care, pharmacology and dentistry
• Feed and medicate patients, document and communicate patient concerns to the veterinarian, and explain the animal's condition to clients
• Handle and restrain animals safely using low-stress techniques, and lift patients up to 40 pounds
• Support the Animal Recovery Center with cases involving cruelty, neglect and disaster situations as needed
• Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment and facilities, follow PPE and cleaning protocols, and take inventory of supplies
• Represent ASPCA professionally, give regular feedback to management, attend staff meetings and training, and advise the supervisor of safety hazards

Required profile

• NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for 10 or more hours
• Knowledge of shelter medicine and operations, and of veterinary hospital protocols
• Excellent customer service, communication and teamwork skills; English required
• Willingness to complete the Fear Free 8-module course within 60 days of hire

Required skills

• Basic to advanced computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Office and ImproMed (proficiency in ImproMed preferred)
• Fear Free animal handling and restraint skills