Veterinary Support Associate, CVT (Regional

Summary:

Overview

The ASPCA Veterinary Support team is seeking a friendly, engaging, reliable, and people-savvy individual who wants to make a difference in the world. The Certified Veterinary Technician will have excellent medical knowledge, customer service, and communication skills. They will effectively and professionally communicate with pet owners and veterinary professionals regarding emergency triage, schedule services, assess and report on animal health and well-being, and keep accurate case records to assist with ASPCA mission-focused work involving at-risk animals, surrender prevention, and anti-cruelty intervention.

Who We Are

Our Veterinary Support Associates provide a communication pathway for clients, answering over 25,000 inbound calls and making over 15,000 outbound calls annually. Our work includes providing veterinary triage, appointment scheduling, and program support for the ASPCA Adoption Center and ASPCA Animal Hospital in New York City, Community Engagement, Community Medicine (New York, Miami, Los Angeles), ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (North Carolina), Los Angeles Feline Program Team, and Strategy & Research teams. Additionally, this team collaborates with social service agencies and veterinary partners to help the most at-risk animals within our designated service areas.

What You'll Do

The ASPCA Veterinary Support team fields approximately 50,000 inbound and outbound calls annually, providing veterinary triage, appointment scheduling, program support, and logistics for the ASPCA Adoption Center, Animal Hospital, Communications, Community Engagement, Community Medicine, Grants, National Field Response, Spay/Neuter Alliance, and Strategy & Research teams. Additionally, this team collaborates with social service agencies and veterinary partners to help the most at-risk animals within our designated service areas.

Where and When You'll Work

This is a regional remote position. Candidates must be U.S. based andresidewithin a 350-mile radius of the ASPCA Office in Champaign, IL for the duration of employment, and be available for travel to Champaign, IL.

Relocationassistancemay be offered to candidates who currentlyresideoutside of the 350-mile radius and are willing torelocate.

Veterinary Support Associates are assigned different shifts ranging from 6am-2pm CST at the earliest to 3pm-11pm CST at the latest. Schedules may vary based on the need for phone coverage and are assigned each month. These parameters are subject to change with call volume trends and workforce management adjustments. Shifts are subject to change in the sole discretion of the ASPCA.

What You'll Get

Compensation

The applicable target hiring range for this remote role is based on where the employee works, which for remote roles is the employee's primary location of residence, and its respective cost of labor. We have organized the U.S. varying costs of labor index into three geographic zones. As a point of reference, we've included our ASPCA locations by geographic zone to illustrate what the hiring range would be in each of the following areas.

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 ranges for this role are set forth below and may be modified in the future.

• Zone 1 (For example, Champaign, IL): $24.50 - $26.90 per hour

• Zone 2 (For example, Chicago, IL): $26.70 - $29.10 per hour

• For questions regarding our regional zone locations and other locations not found on the list, please send an email to Careers@aspca.org for more information.

• For more information on our Benefit offerings, click here. Staff in this role may be eligible for additional pay such as shift differential.

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, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays 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.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance. They include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Professionally manage contact by telephone and electronic means from departmental referrals, animal owners, and others involving animals with the goal of keeping pets and people together

• Assist in the daily operations of all areas of Veterinary Support by maintaining knowledge of ASPCA program areas and assisting callers with information and services to provide targeted support

• Assess/triage illnesses and injuries appropriately, referring to the appropriate veterinary resources

• Utilize the electronic record databases to record complete case histories, document findings accurately, and provide detailed recommendations to owners.

• Complete follow-up phone calls to pet owners, rescuers, and veterinary clinics as needed

• Assess case-related charges and make recommendations based on ASPCA protocols

• Consult the on-site and off-site experts as needed for additional information and case approvals

• Maintain case records appropriately in all required systems

• Assist with maintenance of confidential files

• Collaborate with management and provide input when internal or external issues arise

• Maintain a professional demeanor during difficult or escalated interactions

• Maintain a positive and supportive attitude in all internal and external communications

• Maintain excellence in customer service and high case record quality levels. Respond to quality assessments provided by quality assurance and management staff. Meet case quality, customer service, and volume metric goals as set for specific levels of tenure.

• Other duties as assigned

Exemplifies the ASPCA's Core Values:

• Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals

• Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes

• Believes in Team - that we are stronger together

• Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible

• Focuses on Impact, specifically making change for animals

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

• Strong oral and written Spanish communication skills a plus

• Proficient with computers and comfortable learning new software

• Fast and accurate typing skills

• Understanding of medical terminology and basic animal anatomy

• Ability to track and adapt to frequent changes in protocols and procedures

• Must be able to think critically and interact effectively with clients, veterinary practices, and pet parents over the telephone and through electronic correspondence

• Must be detailed oriented, able to examine and observe details, and able to discriminate colors

• Ability to manage large numbers of inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner

• Excellent active listening skills and the ability to quickly develop a rapport with clients over the phone

• Exceptional customer service and professional phone voice

• Strong work ethic and self-starter, able to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment

• Ability to de-escalate and maintain a professional demeanor during difficult or escalated interactions.

• Ability to adapt and meet the varied needs of our clients.

• Display emotional intelligence and resiliency

• Display care and concern for the safety and well-being of self, animals and others, especially during stressful situations

• Must work well with or without direct supervision

• Ability to work as part of a hybrid team

• Availability to work any shift

Language

• English (Required)

• Spanish (Preferred)

Location

Regional remote within 250 miles of Champaign, IL with up to 20% travel

Education and Work Experience

• Spanish (Preferred)

• CVT license required (Illinois)

• Veterinary practice or shelter experience preferred

• Customer service, client relations, or social service experience preferred

Additional Information

• Veterinary Support Associates are assigned different shifts ranging from 6am-2pm CST at the earliest to 3pm-11pm CST at the latest. Schedules may vary based on the need for phone coverage and are assigned each month. These parameters are subject to change with call volume trends and workforce management adjustments. Shifts are subject to change in the sole discretion of the ASPCA.

• Weekends and holidays are required.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 5% of the time as needed.

• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; collaborative team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues

• Love of animals and an interest in the organization's mission of animal welfare is a plus!

* Ability to exemplify ASPCA's core values and behavioral competencies.

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Our EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

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ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA's vision - that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

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