Licensed Veterinary Technician
Core
Deliver compassionate nursing care and medical support to victims of cruelty and neglect admitted through NYPD and ASPCA programs at the Animal Recovery Center.
Role type
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Builds
Holistic, balanced, high quality care for animals in a shelter/medical facility
Domain
Animal welfare / Shelter medicine / Veterinary nursing
Required skills
Venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostic imaging, critical care, pharmacology, dentistry, Fear Free/Low Stress handling, infectious disease prevention, inventory management, record keeping, euthanasia support
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Administer injections, vaccinations, medications, and treatments; perform venipuncture, run diagnostic tests, and administer fluids; maintain medical supplies inventory and equipment; create treatment sheets and medication orders; communicate patient condition to the care team; support veterinarians in humane euthanasia; clean and disinfect kennels and equipment; train and onboard direct care team members
Seniority
Individual Contributor, mid-level clinical role