Joveo CPA - ASPCA (A)
Veterinary Technician
Joveo CPA - ASPCA (A), Columbus, Ohio, United States,
Summary:
At the Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) in Columbus, Ohio, a dedicated team of sheltering, veterinary and animal behavior staff work together to serve animals rescued in ASPCA national cruelty cases and disaster responses. This team works closely with the ASPCA's National Field Response (NFR), Veterinary Forensics, Legal Advocacy & Investigations (LAI), Behavioral Sciences (BST) and Shelter Medicine Services (SMS) teams to ensure well-coordinated operations and high-quality, holistic care for animal victims of neglect, abuse and natural disasters. The CRC team also provides care for animals housed in ASPCA temporary field shelters.
The Registered Veterinary Technician, (RVT) is a trained and licensed veterinary technician who partners with veterinarians and other colleagues to deliver top-notch veterinary care. The RVT will deliver compassionate nursing care and assist the CRC veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and diagnostic testing procedures, always following low-stress handling principles and shelter medicine best practices.
This role will also assist the Veterinary Forensics team as needed, facilitating examinations and evidence collection for animal cruelty cases. The RVT will divide his or her time between hands-on work with sheltered animals at the CRC facility and supporting animals in foster care and field operations work, based on current team needs.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Nursing Care and Veterinary Support ( 65 %):
Provide compassionate and quality patient care, utilizing low-stress handling techniquesProficient technical nursing skills, including but not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation, diagnostic testing procedures and obtaining radiographsPerform basic examinations and triagePrepare samples for submission to outside laboratories and follow-up as neededAssist and perform CPCRProficient in pharmacology; administration of oral, topical and injectable medicationsAble to prioritize and re-prioritize responsibilities based on shelter and patient needsParticipate in daily medical rounds of all animals in the shelter and regularly participate in Medical, Behavior, Sheltering (MBS) population roundsReview current treatment schedules, medical concern boards, and rechecks to ensure timely delivery of careObserve animals closely for signs of illness, injury, and/or poor medical welfare; document and communicate this information on monitoring sheets, in patient medical records, and/or directly to medical team membersAssist with humane euthanasia following disposition decisions and/or in event of urgent medical needEnsure medical areas are kept clean, organized, and ready for usePerform or be willing to be trained to perform dental cleanings and radiographsAdept in administering and monitoring inhalation anesthesiaTransport patients off-site for appointmentsPossess in-depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary medical conceptsProficient in low-stress and safe animal handling and restraint for various medical proceduresClean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and facility while utilizing appropriate PPEAssist with basic care of animals such as feeding and medicating as directed by a veterinarianSupport the collection of evidence and documentation of examinations of live and deceased victims of animal cruelty, including clinical forensic exams and gross necropsiesMonitor patients post-operatively to ensure safety and comfort and to identify possible post-operative or anesthesia-related complicationsAdvise supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules
Collaboration and Administration (35%):
Collaborate with behavior and sheltering colleagues to ensure holistic, balanced care for animals and a cohesive team culture for staffEnsure accurate and timely data entry to animals' medical records in accordance with principles of medical record-keeping, including the transfer of information from outside veterinary partners and laboratoriesParticipate in auditing and monitoring medical recordsUtilize appropriate chain of custody, evidence transfer and disposition procedures for forensic evidenceHandle, administer, and log controlled substances under the direction of a veterinarian and in accordance with laws and protocolsTake inventory and stock supplies as needed; assist the medical team with identifying inventory and ordering needsAssist with medical scheduling as neededMaintain equipment and supplies essential for deployments including packing, shipping etc.Use PPE appropriately and help ensure proper use by all shelter teamsTimely communicate animal status updates as neededCommunicate regularly with the behavior team using objective language and established communication systems to ensure information is shared in a timely fashion with relevant stakeholders, flagging behavior changes and concernsCompetently and compassionately explain information about an animal's condition to other staff and responders with easily understood languageModel a standard of continual commitment to improvement in all aspects of CRC care and handling of dogs, cats, and other speciesOffer input and feedback as requested or if concerns ariseLearn and follow CRC philosophy, procedures and protocolsFollow and ensure adherence to all written and verbally communicated SOPsAdhere to all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationObtain relevant continuing education as required by the ASPCA and the state licensing boardTreat animals and staff with care and respectWork independently without supervision and as part of a teamPossess critical thinking and multi-tasking skillsRepresent ASPCA in professional and courteous manner at all timesMaintain open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocolsPossess thorough knowledge of daily procedures and protocolsEnsure and maintain high quality standard of care, work ethic, and performanceWork efficiently and calmly under challenging conditionsAttend and be active participant in staff meetings and training sessionsOther tasks as assigned by supervisor
Exemplifies the ASPCA's Core Values:
Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animalsDemonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomesBelieves in Team- that we are stronger togetherSeeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possibleFocuses on Impact, specifically making change for animals
Qualifications:
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email is required; familiarity with Salesforce or other shelter software systems a plusAbility and willingness to work flexible hours, long days and weekends, if requiredAbility to lift up to 50 lbs., carry up to 25 lbs., stand for long periods and work outside in various conditionsAble to work standing for 8 or more hours and bend, crouch, kneel and move freely to perform responsibilities that include handling potentially dangerous, sometimes extremely fearful and/or sometimes severely medically compromised animals in stressful conditionsKnowledge of veterinary medical concepts, protocols, and procedures; familiarity with shelter medicine principles and best practices a plusPossesses strong technical nursing skillsExcellent low-stress and defensive animal handling and restraint skills; can skillfully modify handling techniques to best suit individual animals' needs and unique behaviorFamiliarity and experience with animal cruelty investigations and evidentiary issues a plusPossesses critical thinking and multitasking skills; able to quickly and calmly adjust focus and shift priorities based on patient and operational needsAble to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions; demonstrate flexibility with work assignments and unique tasksAble to occasionally work in physically challenging conditions and able to wear appropriate protective gear, including a protective mask; job responsibilities may entail exposure to chemical and biological hazards, such as feces and blood, exposure to sharp objects, working in noisy environments and working in areas with uneven, wet and slippery surfacesAble to recognize when to ask questions about uncertain situations or protocolExhibits professionalism in stressful . click apply for full job details
At the Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) in Columbus, Ohio, a dedicated team of sheltering, veterinary and animal behavior staff work together to serve animals rescued in ASPCA national cruelty cases and disaster responses. This team works closely with the ASPCA's National Field Response (NFR), Veterinary Forensics, Legal Advocacy & Investigations (LAI), Behavioral Sciences (BST) and Shelter Medicine Services (SMS) teams to ensure well-coordinated operations and high-quality, holistic care for animal victims of neglect, abuse and natural disasters. The CRC team also provides care for animals housed in ASPCA temporary field shelters.
The Registered Veterinary Technician, (RVT) is a trained and licensed veterinary technician who partners with veterinarians and other colleagues to deliver top-notch veterinary care. The RVT will deliver compassionate nursing care and assist the CRC veterinarians with examinations, treatments, and diagnostic testing procedures, always following low-stress handling principles and shelter medicine best practices.
This role will also assist the Veterinary Forensics team as needed, facilitating examinations and evidence collection for animal cruelty cases. The RVT will divide his or her time between hands-on work with sheltered animals at the CRC facility and supporting animals in foster care and field operations work, based on current team needs.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Nursing Care and Veterinary Support ( 65 %):
Provide compassionate and quality patient care, utilizing low-stress handling techniquesProficient technical nursing skills, including but not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, intubation, diagnostic testing procedures and obtaining radiographsPerform basic examinations and triagePrepare samples for submission to outside laboratories and follow-up as neededAssist and perform CPCRProficient in pharmacology; administration of oral, topical and injectable medicationsAble to prioritize and re-prioritize responsibilities based on shelter and patient needsParticipate in daily medical rounds of all animals in the shelter and regularly participate in Medical, Behavior, Sheltering (MBS) population roundsReview current treatment schedules, medical concern boards, and rechecks to ensure timely delivery of careObserve animals closely for signs of illness, injury, and/or poor medical welfare; document and communicate this information on monitoring sheets, in patient medical records, and/or directly to medical team membersAssist with humane euthanasia following disposition decisions and/or in event of urgent medical needEnsure medical areas are kept clean, organized, and ready for usePerform or be willing to be trained to perform dental cleanings and radiographsAdept in administering and monitoring inhalation anesthesiaTransport patients off-site for appointmentsPossess in-depth knowledge and understanding of veterinary medical conceptsProficient in low-stress and safe animal handling and restraint for various medical proceduresClean and disinfect kennels, equipment, and facility while utilizing appropriate PPEAssist with basic care of animals such as feeding and medicating as directed by a veterinarianSupport the collection of evidence and documentation of examinations of live and deceased victims of animal cruelty, including clinical forensic exams and gross necropsiesMonitor patients post-operatively to ensure safety and comfort and to identify possible post-operative or anesthesia-related complicationsAdvise supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules
Collaboration and Administration (35%):
Collaborate with behavior and sheltering colleagues to ensure holistic, balanced care for animals and a cohesive team culture for staffEnsure accurate and timely data entry to animals' medical records in accordance with principles of medical record-keeping, including the transfer of information from outside veterinary partners and laboratoriesParticipate in auditing and monitoring medical recordsUtilize appropriate chain of custody, evidence transfer and disposition procedures for forensic evidenceHandle, administer, and log controlled substances under the direction of a veterinarian and in accordance with laws and protocolsTake inventory and stock supplies as needed; assist the medical team with identifying inventory and ordering needsAssist with medical scheduling as neededMaintain equipment and supplies essential for deployments including packing, shipping etc.Use PPE appropriately and help ensure proper use by all shelter teamsTimely communicate animal status updates as neededCommunicate regularly with the behavior team using objective language and established communication systems to ensure information is shared in a timely fashion with relevant stakeholders, flagging behavior changes and concernsCompetently and compassionately explain information about an animal's condition to other staff and responders with easily understood languageModel a standard of continual commitment to improvement in all aspects of CRC care and handling of dogs, cats, and other speciesOffer input and feedback as requested or if concerns ariseLearn and follow CRC philosophy, procedures and protocolsFollow and ensure adherence to all written and verbally communicated SOPsAdhere to all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationObtain relevant continuing education as required by the ASPCA and the state licensing boardTreat animals and staff with care and respectWork independently without supervision and as part of a teamPossess critical thinking and multi-tasking skillsRepresent ASPCA in professional and courteous manner at all timesMaintain open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocolsPossess thorough knowledge of daily procedures and protocolsEnsure and maintain high quality standard of care, work ethic, and performanceWork efficiently and calmly under challenging conditionsAttend and be active participant in staff meetings and training sessionsOther tasks as assigned by supervisor
Exemplifies the ASPCA's Core Values:
Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animalsDemonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomesBelieves in Team- that we are stronger togetherSeeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possibleFocuses on Impact, specifically making change for animals
Qualifications:
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email is required; familiarity with Salesforce or other shelter software systems a plusAbility and willingness to work flexible hours, long days and weekends, if requiredAbility to lift up to 50 lbs., carry up to 25 lbs., stand for long periods and work outside in various conditionsAble to work standing for 8 or more hours and bend, crouch, kneel and move freely to perform responsibilities that include handling potentially dangerous, sometimes extremely fearful and/or sometimes severely medically compromised animals in stressful conditionsKnowledge of veterinary medical concepts, protocols, and procedures; familiarity with shelter medicine principles and best practices a plusPossesses strong technical nursing skillsExcellent low-stress and defensive animal handling and restraint skills; can skillfully modify handling techniques to best suit individual animals' needs and unique behaviorFamiliarity and experience with animal cruelty investigations and evidentiary issues a plusPossesses critical thinking and multitasking skills; able to quickly and calmly adjust focus and shift priorities based on patient and operational needsAble to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions; demonstrate flexibility with work assignments and unique tasksAble to occasionally work in physically challenging conditions and able to wear appropriate protective gear, including a protective mask; job responsibilities may entail exposure to chemical and biological hazards, such as feces and blood, exposure to sharp objects, working in noisy environments and working in areas with uneven, wet and slippery surfacesAble to recognize when to ask questions about uncertain situations or protocolExhibits professionalism in stressful . click apply for full job details