Patient Care Specialist
Company: Animal Care Centers of New York City
Location: New York
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Patient Care Specialist Summary:Under the direction of a
Veterinarian or Licensed Veterinary Technician, the Patient Care
Specialist will assist in the provision of compassionate care for
convalescing animals who are injured, ill or recovering from
surgery by tending to the animal's basic needs including feeding,
walking, cleaning and socializing. It is important to notice little
changes in the animal's behavior, appetite and comfort level and
alert the Veterinary Team to the observed concerns. They provide
direct assistance with physical examinations from retrieval of the
animal to basic restraint. Essential Job functions: Maintain a high
standard of animal care and welfare, which includes providing
scheduled feedings, clean water at all times, proper bedding and
enrichment toys.Take the patient's vital signs: temperature, pulse
and respirations, as directed by the doctor, and document normal
and unusual behavior, signs of illness and any injury of an animal
on a daily basisRestrain, confine, handle animals, including those
which are ill, injured, quarantined, and aggressive in a manner
that is safe for both pet and staffSalary and
Benefits:$15.00/HourACC values work/life balance and offers a
generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time,
birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical
and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical,
dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as
well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance. We also have on-the-job
training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff training to include
safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.
Because ACC is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan
forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public
Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College
Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who
work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their
outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after
making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment
plan. Please see the attached Job Description and Benefits Flyer
for more details. Qualifications:Ability to excel in a fast-paced,
often high stress environment; treats animals and people with
respect; has attention to detail and a strong work ethic to
complete tasks correctly; is a confident communicator; is a people
person and a team player, willing to pitch in to help others and
ensure the needs of the animals are met; available to modify
schedule as needed to meet the needs of the organization, including
with little notice; possesses a love of animals and is able to
interact with them in a calm, non-threatening manner. Willing to
familiarize themselves with medical terminology, and proper
technique in obtaining patient vital signs. Demonstrated ability to
handle animals of all temperaments. Must be able to lift up to 50
pounds and work standing for 8 hours or more.Education and Work
Experience:High School Diploma or GED required. Previous animal
handling experience required- i.e. dog walking, animal husbandry,
grooming, measuring vital signs, restraining aggressive animals.
Reports To: Veterinary Team ManagerOvertime: This is a non- union
position and is eligible for overtime.
Keywords: Animal Care Centers of New York City, New York , Patient Care Specialist, Other , New York, New York
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