ASPCA

Investigates cruelty, rescues animals, educates.

Veterinarian

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Full-timePawling, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited veterinary college is required.
Eligibility for New York State licensure is required; current New York State licensure is strongly preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of clinical practice as a small animal Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is required.
Fear Free Veterinary certification and shelter certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
United States Department of Agriculture certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
Solid veterinary medical knowledge, clinical judgment, and surgical skills are necessary, including shelter medicine, diagnosis and treatment, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, humane euthanasia, and population health management.
Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required; familiarity with shelter software systems or Salesforce is a plus.
The ability to regularly witness animals suffering medically and/or behaviorally is required.
The ability to work efficiently and calmly in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, effectively multitask, maintain integrity and accountability, and retain attention to detail is required.
The ability to work in a physically demanding environment and in a variety of environments is required.
The ability to lift and carry animals weighing 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds with assistance, along with equipment such as food bags, bedding, and cleaning supplies, is required.
The ability to handle and restrain animals safely and humanely, particularly in stressful situations, is required.
The ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including disposable coveralls, respirators or face masks, and booties, is required.
The ability to work a flexible schedule when needed, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required.
The ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time is required.
English is required.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, practical, high-quality veterinary care in accordance with ASPCA protocols, R&R standard operating procedures, shelter medicine principles, and best practices, including oversight and direct patient care delivered by medical team members.
Develop skilled, efficient, low-stress diagnostic and treatment plans for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries.
Perform high-volume, high-quality, spay/neuter surgeries, dental procedures, and other surgical procedures using appropriate techniques, anesthesia, and multimodal analgesia.
Administer vaccines and preventatives according to established protocols.
Guide appropriate and timely decisions about humane euthanasia and perform humane euthanasia as needed.
Work with partner veterinary clinics and hospitals as needed, including referrals for advanced care.
Complete certificates of veterinary inspection, as appropriate, for transfer of animals between facilities and/or placement of animals released from care.
Play a leading role in daily rounds alongside behavior and sheltering staff; ensure individual patients and the shelter population are assessed daily, and that treatment or intervention recommendations are implemented in a timely manner.
Monitor the health and welfare of the shelter population, identify potential disease outbreaks, and implement appropriate control measures.
Ensure effective use of quarantine and isolation to address individual animal needs and protect population health, while balancing animals’ physical and behavioral well-being.
Keep the Senior Director of Veterinary Services apprised of patient medical progress, population health concerns, and significant medical or welfare issues.
Maintain regular and close communication with veterinary colleagues in other ASPCA programs, including the Adoption Center, Animal Recovery Center, ASPCA Animal Hospital, and Community Medicine, to support animal welfare, share information promptly, and ensure treatment, pathway, and outcome decisions consider all relevant factors.
Collaborate with behavior and sheltering colleagues to ensure holistic, balanced care for animals and a cohesive team culture for staff.
Communicate regularly with the behavior team using objective language and established communication systems to share information promptly with relevant stakeholders.
Explain animals’ medical conditions compassionately and competently to staff and volunteers in clear, easily understood language.
Attend Veterinary Services, appropriate cross-functional, and all-staff meetings regularly.
Maintain thorough, high-quality veterinary records documenting exam findings, test results, diagnoses, treatments, and relevant medical recommendations.
Maintain accurate chain-of-custody and evidence-disposition records.
Provide expert testimony in court, if requested.
Maintain strict confidentiality with criminal case information.
Accurately track and report time worked, time off, and work-related travel expenses.
Provide a safe, compassionate environment for animals, staff, volunteers, and clients by using low-stress handling techniques.
Adhere to all protocols established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Follow and ensure compliance with all ASPCA R&R standard operating procedures.
Provide input on written standard operating procedures and related materials, including information sheets and data sheets.
Responsibly steward R&R Center assets.
Assist in staff training across all areas so staff understand shelter disease-control protocols, nutritional guidelines, preventative care and vaccination schedules, and the importance of daily monitoring.
Teach and mentor staff on shelter medicine principles and R&R shelter medicine protocols.
With the Senior Director of Veterinary Services, contribute to a culture of learning at the R&R Center and model continual improvement in all aspects of animal care.
Stay current on shelter medicine practices and trends and ensure their consistent application.
Obtain relevant continuing education as required by the ASPCA and the state licensing board.
Deploy with other ASPCA teams, including Community Engagement, Community Medicine, National Field & Disaster Response, and the Cruelty Recovery Center, based on availability and programmatic needs.

Desired Qualifications

Shelter medicine experience is strongly preferred.
Current New York State licensure is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with shelter software systems or Salesforce is a plus.

Summary:

Are you passionate about helping animals in need and eager to advance the field of animal welfare? Do you thrive in a dynamic, complex, highly collaborative environment? If so, the role of Veterinarian at the ASPCA’s Recovery & Rehabilitation Center (R&R Center) in Pawling, NY might be right for you!

Who We Are

The R&R Center in Pawling, NY, is a unique program dedicated to providing integrated sheltering, behavioral, and medical care for canine victims of cruelty. The R&R Center team works closely with ASPCA teams in New York City to help animals rescued in partnership with the NYPD.

WhatYou’llDo

The individual in this roleis responsible forproviding high quality veterinary care to canines recovering at the R&R Center from the physical and behavioral impacts of animal cruelty. As one of our staff veterinarians,you’llbe a critical player on this high-performing team and will be focused on attending to the health and welfare of individual animals and the entire shelter population equally. The successful candidate for this rolewill be a skilled clinician whovalues teamwork, collaboration, and an integrated approach to recovery and rehabilitation that balances medical, behavioral, and environmental needs.

The Veterinarian reports directly to the Senior Director, Veterinary Services and has no direct reports.

Where and WhenYou’llWork

This position is an on-site role and reports to the R&R Center in Pawling, NY.

The regular work schedulefor this position is Sunday through Wednesday 8am-6pm.

This position requiresthe ability to work a flexible schedule when needed including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Schedules are subject to change as needed by the ASPCA.

This position requires the ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

WhatYou’llGet

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 bemodifiedin the future.

The target hiring range for this role is $148,000 - $156,000 annually.

This position is eligible for a signing bonus and/or a relocation stipend.

Benefits

At the ASPCA, youdon’thave 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 offthat includes vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays that allows you even more flexibility toobservethe 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 anadditional4% 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:

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

Veterinary Care & Medical Practice

Provide timely, practical, high-quality veterinary care in accordance with ASPCA protocols, R&R SOPs, shelter medicine principles, and best practices, including oversight and direct patient care delivered by medical team members.

Develop skilled, efficient, low-stress diagnostic and treatment plans for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries.

Perform HVHQSN surgeries, dental procedures, and other surgical procedures using appropriate techniques, anesthesia, and multimodal analgesia.

Administer vaccines and preventatives according to established protocols.

Guide appropriate and timely decisions about humane euthanasia and perform humane euthanasia as needed.

Work with partner veterinary clinics and hospitals as needed, including referrals for advanced care.

Complete certificates of veterinary inspection, as appropriate, for transfer of animals between facilities and/or placement of animals released from care.

Shelter Population Health & Daily Medical Oversight

Play a leading role in daily rounds alongside behavior and sheltering staff; ensure individual patients and the shelter population are assessed daily, and that treatment or intervention recommendations are implemented in a timely manner.

Monitor the health and welfare of the shelter population, identify potential disease outbreaks, and implement appropriate control measures.

Ensure effective use of quarantine and isolation to address individual animal needs and protect population health, while balancing animals’ physical and behavioral well-being.

Keep the Senior Director of Veterinary Services apprised of patient medical progress, population health concerns, and significant medical or welfare issues.

Collaboration, Communication & Meetings

Maintain regular and close communication with veterinary colleagues in other ASPCA programs, including the Adoption Center, Animal Recovery Center, ASPCA Animal Hospital, and Community Medicine, to support the welfare of animals in our care, share information in a timely manner, and ensure decisions regarding treatment, pathway plans, and outcomes are informed by all relevant considerations.

Collaborate with behavior and sheltering colleagues to ensure holistic, balanced care for animals and a cohesive team culture for staff.

Communicate regularly with the behavior team using objective language and established communication systems to ensure information is shared in a timely fashion with relevant stakeholders.

Competently and compassionately explain animals’ medical conditions to staff and volunteers using clear, easily understood language.

Regularly attend Veterinary Services, appropriate cross-functional, and all-staff meetings.

Records, Legal Documentation & Reporting

Maintain thorough, high-quality veterinary records, documenting all exam findings, test results, diagnoses, treatments, and relevant medical recommendations.

Maintain accurate chain of custody and evidence disposition records.

Provide expert testimony in court, if requested.

Maintain strict confidentiality with criminal case information

Accurately track and report time worked, time off, and work-related travel expenses.

Animal Welfare, Safety & Compliance

Provide a safe, compassionate environment for animals in our care, staff, volunteers, and clients by using low-stress handling techniques.

Adhere to all protocols put forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Follow and ensure compliance with all ASPCA R&R SOPs.

Provide input on written SOPs and related materials, including information sheets and data sheets.

Responsibly steward R&R Center assets.

Training, Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

Assist in staff training across all areas to ensure staff understand shelter disease control protocols, nutritional guidelines, preventative care and vaccination schedules, and the importance of daily monitoring.

Teach and mentor staff on shelter medicine principles and R&R shelter medicine protocols.

With the Senior Director of Veterinary Services, contribute to a culture of learning at the R&R Center, modeling a standard of continual improvement in all aspects of animal care.

Stay current on shelter medicine practices and trends and ensure their consistent application.

Obtain relevant continuing education as required by the ASPCA and the state licensing board.

Cross-Program Support

Deploy with other ASPCA teams, including but not limited to Community Engagement, Community Medicine, National Field & Disaster Response, and the Cruelty Recovery Center, based on availability and programmatic needs.

Education and Work Experience

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited veterinary college

Eligibility for NYS licensure required; current licensure in NYS strongly preferred

Minimum 2 years clinical practice as a small animal DVM

Shelter medicine experience strongly preferred

Fear Free® Veterinary certification (approximately 9 hours) and shelter certification within 60 days or hire

USDA certification within 1 year of hire

Language

English (required)

Qualifications

Solid veterinary medical knowledge, clinical judgment, and surgical skills necessary to perform the essential responsibilities of the role, including shelter medicine, diagnosis and treatment, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, humane euthanasia, and population health management.

Fluent in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with shelter software systems or Salesforce a plus

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Able to regularly witness animals suffering medically and/or behaviorally

Ability to successfully work efficiently and calmly in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and effectively multi-task with a high degree of integrity and accountability and without loss of attention to detail

Displays concern for the safety and well-being of self, animals and others, especially under stress

Fosters collaboration by creating strong connections with colleagues at all levels and in all areas

Builds strong work relationships based on trust, respect, and listening to understand

Freely and generously shares knowledge, skills, and expertise with others

Demonstrates genuine interest in the thoughts, ideas, and expertise of others

Proactively problem-solves and takes appropriate initiative to implement solutions

Flexible; can easily adapt to changes and help others do the same

Resilient; bounces back from difficult and disappointing situations quickly

Ability to set a clear direction and inspire others to work towards shared goals

Sets a high standard by modeling transparency, integrity, honesty and strong ethical principles

Values ongoing training and education

Able to work in a physically demanding environment and in a variety of environments

Able to lift and carry animals (50 pounds unassisted, 100 pounds with assistance) and equipment, such as food bags, bedding, and cleaning supplies

Able to comfortably handle and restrain animals safely and humanely, particularly in stressful situations

Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to disposable coveralls, respirators or face masks, and booties

Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values and behavioral competencies.

Language:

English (Required)

Education and Work Experience:

Doctorate: Veterinary Medicine (Required)

About the Company

ASPCA

Investigates cruelty, rescues animals, educates.

ASPCA is a non-profit organization that works to prevent cruelty to animals. It operates through programs and activities aimed at helping pets and their caregivers, improving outcomes for animals at risk, and assisting victims of abuse. The group holds the unique ability to investigate crimes against animals and to make arrests, using nonviolent methods to fulfill its mission. It focuses on education, rescue and care, shelter support, advocacy, and public policy to reduce animal cruelty. Founded in 1866 and based in New York City, its goal is to stop animal cruelty and improve animal welfare across communities.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $200K
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1866

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