Credentialed Veterinary Technician, Poison Control; Regional Remote

Summary

The ASPCA Poison Control (APC) is the leading animal poison control call center in the nation. The APC’s professional team supports veterinarians and pet owners 24/7 using a proprietary database containing over four million cases. The APC is committed to protecting and improving the lives of animals through promotion of poison prevention and publication of new findings. The APC handles over 400,000 calls annually, providing assistance to hundreds of thousands of pets each year.

The ASPCA Poison Control (APC) is the leading animal poison control call center in the nation. The APC’s professional team supports veterinarians and pet owners 24/7 using a proprietary database containing over four million cases. The APC is committed to protecting and improving the lives of animals through promotion of poison prevention and publication of new findings. The APC handles over 400,000 calls annually, providing assistance to hundreds of thousands of pets each year.

The Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) systematically gains toxicology knowledge through the APC’s staged training and mentoring process. The CVT plays a critical role at the APC as the first point of contact for pet owners who need assistance with pets that have been exposed to potentially dangerous substances. The environment is team oriented and supportive to set CVTs up for success in this fast paced and challenging position.

Our CVTs obtain a complete history, document exposure circumstances in the electronic medical record, calculate dosages, and use in‑house protocols to either manage cases or to elevate cases to a veterinarian for further management. The CVT participates in other projects and events that are established to support APC work, further education, and enhance communication within the ASPCA.

The ASPCA supports our staff with career development, and the CVT has multiple potential career opportunities in a variety of departments and locations within the ASPCA.

This is a regional remote position. Candidates must be U.S. based and reside within a 350 mile radius of the ASPCA Office in Champaign, IL for the duration of employment, and be available for travel to Champaign, IL. You may use this map to determine if your location is within this radius – simply enter a radius of 350 miles and “Champaign, IL” as the town name.

• This is a late evening position that includes nights, evenings, and holidays.
• Once proficiently trained, this position may work a full overnight shift approximately 3-5 times per year or a partial overnight shift 6-10 times per year to cover vacations for our overnight staff. We provide the option of a full overnight shift (10:00p – 6:00a) and partial overnight shifts (4:00a – 12:00p or 8:00p – 4:00a) or a mix of the two.
• Schedules are subject to change at the sole discretion of the ASPCA.

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience.

The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future.

The base hourly wage for this role is $24.50 - $26.90. Staff in this role may be eligible for additional pay such as shift differential, per diem, or a spot bonus.

For more information on our benefits offerings, here.

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer‑paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous…