The ASPCA's Community Medicine team provides expert veterinary care to support the welfare of animals and their people through our stationary and mobile veterinary clinics. 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.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited school of veterinary science technology (2 or 4 year program) or the equivalent as determined by the California State Education Department
- Minimum five years experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician in small animal medicine and surgery; experience in shelter medicine and/or high volume spay/neuter surgery strongly preferred
- Minimum two years people management experience
- Current California State Registered Veterinary Technician License
- Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively with all levels of staff
- Desire to serve clients in a kind, helpful and nonjudgmental manner
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- Strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities
- Must possess excellent animal handling skills
- Must be able to lift and carry 40-plus pounds repeatedly throughout the day with assistance
- Must possess the ability to work standing for 8 or more hours
- Fear Free® Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire
Benefits
- Paid vacation time to relax
- Paid sick time to heal
- Three paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep your skills sharp
- Ten paid holidays to observe
- Paid personal time to celebrate what and when you like
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Pre-tax dependent care and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions beginning after one year of service
- Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
