Registered Veterinary Technician

Summary

We help pet owners overcome barriers to veterinary care by providing free or subsidized services in underserved communities across New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. Our stationary and mobile clinics offer spay/neuter, preventive care, and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. When you join the ASPCA, you become part of a team of over 1,000 dedicated colleagues committed to animal welfare.

The ASPCA’s Community Medicine (CM) team delivers expert veterinary care supporting the welfare of animals and their people. We provide marine and home‑based services to underserved populations, offering quality veterinary services directly within communities that need them most. We treat people and pets with dignity and respect, assisting owners in making informed decisions about their pets’ health and wellbeing regardless of financial circumstances.

Our highly skilled technicians play a crucial role in the program, collaborating with CM veterinarians and assistants to provide essential services to pets and rescue animals. You’ll use your education and license to focus on medical duties and assist with spay/neuter surgeries, preventive care, and out‑patient procedures.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes work/life balance, paid vacation, paid sick time, three paid continuing education days, a CE stipend, ten paid holidays, and paid personal time off. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, pre‑tax dependent care and health FSAs, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, life and long‑term disability insurance, professional development programs, and a supportive team environment.

Pay is based on education, training, experience, location, business needs, equity, market demands, and budget. The target hiring range for a new hire is $34.60–$37.00 per hour, with potential for higher pay based on performance and qualifications.

This is typically a Monday–Friday, 8‑hour schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled workday. The position is on‑site at the Carson Community Veterinary Clinic and may require occasional travel to other ASPCA locations in the Greater LA Area.

Job responsibilities are divided into three main categories:

• Care for cats and dogs presenting for spay/neuter surgery up to clinic capacity
• 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 per CM Standard Operating Procedures and attending veterinarian direction
• Maintain 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 discharge medications
• Maintain controlled substance logs and patient records
• Stay current on emergency drugs and protocols
• Ensure all equipment (anesthetic machines, pulse oximeters, scales, etc.) are functional and report issues
• Assist with humane euthanasia per ASPCA policy and CM protocols
• Work with coworkers to clean, disinfect animal areas, equipment, instruments, and facilities using personal protective equipment

• Communicate with all clients in a non‑judgmental, effective, and professional manner
• Explain basic veterinary medical concepts (e.g., vaccine protocols, anesthetic risks)
• Convey information from the veterinarian regarding an animal’s condition to clients

• Enter medical information into digital databases
• Represent ASPCA professionally and courteously
• Adhere to OSHA protocols
• Follow CM Standard Operating Procedures
• Collaborate and foster good communication with ASPCA colleagues
• Participate in veterinary/medical training for staff and students via coaching and demonstration
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Commitment and dedication to improving animal…