Nursery Medical Manager

Job description / Role

Responsibilities
• Assist with the development of Nursery Medical Protocols
• Assess needs of kittens to determine appropriate placement within the nursery
• Oversee and manage medical charts and ensure information is entered into PetPoint database system correctly and efficiently
• Evaluate medical data from logs prepared by Nursery LVTs, Medical NCGs and NCGs and ensure treatment protocols are administered
• Oversee and provide specialized care for neonate cats with compromised immune systems
• Maintain current knowledge of emergency drugs and protocols
• Oversee and administer vaccinations under the request and guidance of the DVM
• Oversee the dosing, administering and logging of controlled drugs in accordance with DEA requirements
• Oversee and perform venipuncture for blood draw in order to obtain samples for diagnostic testing
• Collaborate with 91st street management team on protocols and needs of the department

Staff Development (40%)
• Train 91st Street LVTs, and Medical NCGs on how to provide clinical care for nursing cats and litters, as well as, neonates and kittens without mothers, which includes syringe/bottle feeding, injectables, topical and oral medications, and nebulization
• Attend and create mandatory staff meetings and assist with staff training classes
• Provide training to Nursery LVTs on ASPCA protocols for examining kittens and triage based on health and ability to thrive
• Other related duties as needed
• Perform related 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

Benefits
• Attractive Salary Package

Requirements

Qualifications:
• Ability to restrain or handle animals for medical procedures.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
• Ability to work independently as well as be a team player.
• Basic computer skills, including use of data entry programs (Pet Point and Impromed).
• Must be detail oriented with a nurturing ability to care for vulnerable animal population.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills, Training and/or instruction in care of neonate, infant or orphaned kittens, strongly preferred, Veterinary Technicians that have completed a 2 or 4 year degree and that are license-eligible may be considered for employment.
• Applicants must apply for and receive a "Limited Permit" from the New York State Education Department prior to starting employment.

About the Company

Dragon Recruiting is a leading international staffing and recruitment company, head-quartered in London, with further offices all over the globe. Our clients range from numerous well known UK and international businesses. We also represent a wide range of less well known clients - helping them to find staff for their businesses around the world.

As an international recruitment agency, our clients benefit from a vast network of human resource specialists who attract, cultivate and connect organisations to talent in both global and local markets. Our unrivalled

scope of services and global reach allow us to share candidates and roles across borders. With greater coverage and tools, we can ensure our clients and candidates all get the best outcome for their recruitment needs.

With experience of over 3 decades we are recruiting more than 10,000 workers annually to and from the UK, USA and the Middle East and several other Asian countries. We specialize in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.