Senior Veterinary Assistant, Mobile Veterinary Services
ASPCA, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Overview
Have you ever wondered what happens to cats and dogs whose owners are unable to afford veterinary care? The ASPCA’s Community Medicine (CM) team provides expert veterinary care through stationary and mobile clinics, serving underserved communities in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. CM aims to improve animal welfare and support pet owners by offering basic and preventive care, partially or fully subsidized when needed. CM treats people and pets with dignity and respect, helping owners make informed decisions about their pets’ health and wellbeing regardless of finances.
Summary: The Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) - Mobile Veterinary Services (MVS) is a vital member of the veterinary medical team. The SVA supports mobile spay
euter surgery and mobile primary pet care for pet cats and dogs at various locations in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The SVA drives the mobile clinic from the logistics center in Paramount to daily clinic locations, assists the veterinarian and technician with animal handling and procedures, enters medical records, monitors patients under anesthesia, and helps clean and restock the clinic at day’s end before returning it to Paramount.
What you’ll do
The Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) supports two program functions: mobile spay
euter surgery and mobile primary pet care. Responsibilities include driving the mobile clinic, communicating with clients, assisting the veterinary team with animal handling and anesthesia, recording medical information, and maintaining clinic readiness.
What you’ll get
Work/life balance
Paid vacation time
Paid sick time
Ten paid holidays
Paid personal time
Benefits package: medical, dental, vision; pre-tax FSAs; 401(k) with employer contributions after one year; employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance; more (benefits reviewed annually)
Professional development opportunities
Strong team support
Compensation
Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on education, training, experience, location, and other factors. The target hiring range is $25.00 - $26.44 per hour for new hire offers; compensation may increase over time based on performance. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for the most qualified candidates.
The target hiring range for this role is $25.00 - $26.44 per hour
Work Schedule and Location
Full-time position, approximately 10 hours a day (including driving time), 4 days a week, Monday through Friday. Flexibility to work beyond scheduled hours. Primarily based at ASPCA Mobile Clinics throughout the Greater Los Angeles area; may report to the South LA Spay/Neuter Clinic. Assignment to a mobile clinic is subject to change based on operational needs.
Responsibilities
Medical
Care for approximately 25-30 cats and dogs per day in spay
euter surgery; or 35-40 community cats
Provide a safe, compassionate environment using low-stress handling during exams, treatments, injections, venipuncture, intubation, ear cleaning, and nail trimming
Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients pre-, intra-, and post-operatively
Take direction on medical protocols from the clinic veterinarian or veterinary technician
Prepare and maintain pre-operative areas and operating room
Ensure anesthesia machines, pulse oximeters, scales, and equipment are functional and report issues
Clean, sterilize, and sterilize instruments and endotracheal tubes
Assist with patient exams, medical history, diagnostics, and preparing medications for discharge
Customer Service
Communicate with clients in a non-judgmental, effective, and professional manner
Assist with intake and documentation, and review relevant medical history
Explain basic veterinary concepts to clients, including vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks
Explain information provided by the veterinarian about an animal’s condition to clients
Other
Safely drive and park mobile clinics to/from locations in Los Angeles County
Operate and troubleshoot mobile clinic generators
Enter medical information into digital databases
Represent ASPCA professionally
Adhere to OSHA and DOT protocols
Follow CM Standard Operating Procedures
Collaborate with ASPCA colleagues and participate in CM staff training
Attend staff meetings and training
Perform other duties as assigned
Exemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values
Commitment and dedication to improving lives of animals
Ownership and accountability for outcomes
Team-focused collaboration
Elevating others and pursuing possible improvements
Impact focus on making change for animals
Education And Work Experience
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 1 year animal handling in a professional setting; veterinary experience preferred
Language
English (Required)
Bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, etc.) strongly preferred
Our EEO Policy
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation. Inform the People Team if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to protected characteristics. ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
About Us
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 to protect animals and promote humane treatment. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, we have millions of supporters nationwide and operate the ASPCA headquarters in New York City with multiple programs nationwide. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage contributions from all backgrounds to advance our mission.
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Have you ever wondered what happens to cats and dogs whose owners are unable to afford veterinary care? The ASPCA’s Community Medicine (CM) team provides expert veterinary care through stationary and mobile clinics, serving underserved communities in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. CM aims to improve animal welfare and support pet owners by offering basic and preventive care, partially or fully subsidized when needed. CM treats people and pets with dignity and respect, helping owners make informed decisions about their pets’ health and wellbeing regardless of finances.
Summary: The Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) - Mobile Veterinary Services (MVS) is a vital member of the veterinary medical team. The SVA supports mobile spay
euter surgery and mobile primary pet care for pet cats and dogs at various locations in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The SVA drives the mobile clinic from the logistics center in Paramount to daily clinic locations, assists the veterinarian and technician with animal handling and procedures, enters medical records, monitors patients under anesthesia, and helps clean and restock the clinic at day’s end before returning it to Paramount.
What you’ll do
The Senior Veterinary Assistant (SVA) supports two program functions: mobile spay
euter surgery and mobile primary pet care. Responsibilities include driving the mobile clinic, communicating with clients, assisting the veterinary team with animal handling and anesthesia, recording medical information, and maintaining clinic readiness.
What you’ll get
Work/life balance
Paid vacation time
Paid sick time
Ten paid holidays
Paid personal time
Benefits package: medical, dental, vision; pre-tax FSAs; 401(k) with employer contributions after one year; employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance; more (benefits reviewed annually)
Professional development opportunities
Strong team support
Compensation
Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on education, training, experience, location, and other factors. The target hiring range is $25.00 - $26.44 per hour for new hire offers; compensation may increase over time based on performance. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for the most qualified candidates.
The target hiring range for this role is $25.00 - $26.44 per hour
Work Schedule and Location
Full-time position, approximately 10 hours a day (including driving time), 4 days a week, Monday through Friday. Flexibility to work beyond scheduled hours. Primarily based at ASPCA Mobile Clinics throughout the Greater Los Angeles area; may report to the South LA Spay/Neuter Clinic. Assignment to a mobile clinic is subject to change based on operational needs.
Responsibilities
Medical
Care for approximately 25-30 cats and dogs per day in spay
euter surgery; or 35-40 community cats
Provide a safe, compassionate environment using low-stress handling during exams, treatments, injections, venipuncture, intubation, ear cleaning, and nail trimming
Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients pre-, intra-, and post-operatively
Take direction on medical protocols from the clinic veterinarian or veterinary technician
Prepare and maintain pre-operative areas and operating room
Ensure anesthesia machines, pulse oximeters, scales, and equipment are functional and report issues
Clean, sterilize, and sterilize instruments and endotracheal tubes
Assist with patient exams, medical history, diagnostics, and preparing medications for discharge
Customer Service
Communicate with clients in a non-judgmental, effective, and professional manner
Assist with intake and documentation, and review relevant medical history
Explain basic veterinary concepts to clients, including vaccine protocols and anesthetic risks
Explain information provided by the veterinarian about an animal’s condition to clients
Other
Safely drive and park mobile clinics to/from locations in Los Angeles County
Operate and troubleshoot mobile clinic generators
Enter medical information into digital databases
Represent ASPCA professionally
Adhere to OSHA and DOT protocols
Follow CM Standard Operating Procedures
Collaborate with ASPCA colleagues and participate in CM staff training
Attend staff meetings and training
Perform other duties as assigned
Exemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values
Commitment and dedication to improving lives of animals
Ownership and accountability for outcomes
Team-focused collaboration
Elevating others and pursuing possible improvements
Impact focus on making change for animals
Education And Work Experience
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 1 year animal handling in a professional setting; veterinary experience preferred
Language
English (Required)
Bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, etc.) strongly preferred
Our EEO Policy
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation. Inform the People Team if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to protected characteristics. ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
About Us
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 to protect animals and promote humane treatment. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, we have millions of supporters nationwide and operate the ASPCA headquarters in New York City with multiple programs nationwide. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage contributions from all backgrounds to advance our mission.
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