Summary:

Lifesaving impact, rewarding careers: For more than 150 years, the ASPCA has been on the frontlines to save, transform and protect the lives of millions of animals. We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join a world-class team providing high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter sterilization services at our ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance facility to support lifesaving care and make a critical impact on the vulnerable animals who need us most.

Who We Are

ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA) is the premier training center for high-quality, high-volume companion animal sterilization. Altering over 21,000 shelter, rescue, and publicly owned companion animals annually, ASNA has trained more than 7,000 veterinary professionals and fourth year veterinary student externs at our campus in Asheville, NC since 2005. ASNA is proud to set the bar for the standard of care in HQHVSN and provide world-class spay and neuter surgical instruction to veterinary professionals and students.

What You’ll Do

The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) is the hub of ASNA’s daily medical operations and serves as the informational and executional conduit between veterinarians, veterinary and kennel assistants, peer RVTs, transport partners, ASNA transport operations, and clients. A role with much responsibility, the RVT is charged with receiving and executing directives from veterinarians, providing medical leadership to the veterinary and kennel assistant teams, executing medical and surgical floor duties, safely handling controlled and other prescription drugs, and keeping medical records. The individual in this role must demonstrate excellent multi-tasking skills, strong diplomacy, exceptional communication skills, the innate ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and a consistent commitment to high performance and adherence to best practices. Fundamental expectations for this role are providing impeccable care to surgical patients, eagerly assisting veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and kennel assistants in pre-, peri-, and postoperative duties, participating in facility upkeep and maintenance, and enthusiastically hosting clients and visiting trainees.

• RVTs report directly to Manager, RVTs and have no direct reports.

Where & When You’ll Work

• This position is an on-site role and reports to the ASPCA Spay Neuter Alliance in Asheville, NC.
• This role requires flexibility in schedule to accommodate program needs, which could include varied daily shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Regular schedules are rotating between two shifts:
• 1st shift: Monday: 7:30-4:30, Tuesday-Thursday: 7-4, Friday: 7-11
• 2nd shift: Monday-Thursday: 8:30-5:30, Friday: 8:30-12:30
• Schedules are subject to change at the sole discretion of the ASPCA
• Travel up to 5% as needed

What You’ll Get

Compensation

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 target range for this position is $28.35-$30.75 per hour.

Benefits

At the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• 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 employer contributions — we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
• Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.

For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Operational Support and Training

Participate in relationships and communications with private sector veterinarians, professional associations, professional advisors, vendors, transport partners, public clients, mentees, and internal ASPCA departments and professionals

Be well versed in ASNA/ASPCA protocols, procedures, and standards of care

Participate in onboarding and training ASNA Registered Veterinary Technicians and other staff

Provide a safe and compassionate environment for staff, clients, and animals in ASNA care

Receive training in, and develop proficiency in, low-stress animal handling skills and implement these handling techniques consistently in all interactions with animals

Instill the guiding principle that everyone can, and should, actively support the animals’ behavioral and mental health in everything they do

Participate in mentoring visiting trainees relative to veterinary technician duties

Practice and encourage open and transparent communications in all interactions, seek out regular feedback from team and peers, and receive feedback in the constructive spirit intended

Participate in overall ASNA facilities upkeep and maintenance including cleaning, inventory and stocking, and organization

Drive transport vehicles as needed

Perform the daily medical duties of a veterinary technician which include but are not limited to: Assistance to veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and kennel assistants; Medical and surgical duties expected of a graduate and licensed Veterinary Technician; Drug handling including controlled substances in compliance with DEA regulations, ASNA protocols, and all other federal, state, and local laws; Medical leadership for veterinary assistants and kennel assistants; Flow of daily operations and surgical teams; Patient emergency support; Medical paperwork

Perform the supportive medical duties of a veterinary technician which include but are not limited to: Equipment operation and maintenance; Inventory control including expendables and drugs; Upkeep and maintenance of medical, surgical, and kennel areas; All duties of a veterinary assistant as needed; All duties of a kennel assistant as needed

Professional Development and Organizational Support

Commit to operating in alignment with our Core Values of Commitment, Ownership, Team, Elevate, and Impact!

Adhere to all policies related to operational and environmental safety of patients, staff, and visitors related directly to medical operations

Serve in any surgical, medical, or training role as needed and support all daily operational processes to complete the day’s surgeries and training program goals successfully and safely

Fully engage in the self-performance management process including annual reviews, regular feedback sessions, required compliance training, and goal setting

Maintain all licensures and credentials pertinent to the position

Actively seek individual development opportunities in relation to job function

Under the supervision of the MRVT, and in respect to veterinary technician operations, ensure: Smooth and efficient operation of ASNA surgical, medical, and training programs; Program policies and strategies that support ASNA’s high standards of quality and best practices; All aspects of operations are enforced with campus wide consistency and adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations; A positive learning environment across campus supportive of ASNA culture

Participate in assigned ASNA department and program specific projects, cross-departmental working groups, and any other assigned commitments to support ASPCA’s 2030 goals

Perform all other duties as assigned by the MRVT or the ASNA Senior Leadership Team

Qualifications

Exemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values:

o Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals

o Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes

o Believes in Team – that we are stronger together

o Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible

o Focuses on Impact, specifically making change for animals

Possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills

Ability to multitask and deal professionally with high levels of stress in an environment of changing daily operational priorities

Ability to work in both a team environment and independently

Ability to work in physically and mentally challenging conditions

Ability to understand that patient death is a regrettable but an inevitable part of the medical profession and practice a healthy coping strategy for such events

Possess a valid NC Registered Veterinary Technician license or obtain one within 60 days of hiring

Provide a valid driver’s license upon hire and pass a motor vehicle history check demonstrating a safe driving history.

Possess working knowledge of basic computer/technology skills including email and Microsoft Word

Ability to lift 35 lbs/16 kgs without assistance and over this weight with assistance, and the ability to consistently stand, bend, lift, and climb during the course of a regular work shift

Education and Work Experience:

Degree of Registered Veterinary Technician or equivalent from an American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA CVTEA) accredited program OR a Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) accredited veterinary technology program

Passing of the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)

Possess valid NC Registered Veterinary Technician license or obtain one within 60 days of hiring

Preferred 1 year experience as a registered veterinary technician in a clinical setting

Fear Free Shelter certification within 60 days of hire

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Registered Veterinary Technician – Other

Language:

English (Required)

Education and Work Experience:

Associates: Veterinary Technician, High School Diploma (Required)