Registered Veterinary Technician

The ASPCA’s Community Medicine (CM) team provides expert veterinary care to support the welfare of animals and their people through our stationary and mobile veterinary clinics. The ASPCA is a non-profit animal welfare organization that helps pet owners overcome barriers to care, bringing quality services directly to the communities that need us most.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school of veterinary science technology (2 or 4 year program) or the equivalent as determined by the California Veterinary Medical Board
• Current California State Veterinary Technician License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment)
• Surgery/Anesthesia experience preferred
• Excellent animal handling skills (cats, dogs)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience using a computer and navigating software applications
• Ability to lift and carry 40-plus pounds repeatedly throughout day with assistance
• Ability to work standing for 8 or more hours
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Three paid continuing education days and a CE stipend
• Ten paid holidays
• Paid personal time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pre-tax dependent care and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance