Senior Staff Veterinarian

Responsibilities

Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance, and include, but are not limited to: Medical Provide compassionate, quality preventive and basic care to patients, overseeing all aspects of veterinary care during a clinic day including physical examination, diagnostics, treatment recommendations and delivery, prescribing of medications and discharge information. Perform pre-surgery physical examinations on all surgical candidates. Perform 30-40 high quality, high volume spay/neuter surgical procedures per spay/neuter clinic day (number of surgeries per day determined by clinic patient characteristics). Diagnose and treat post-surgical complications. Perform and oversee all aspects of minor outpatient surgical procedures Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques. Triage and refer cases that do not fall within CM’s parameters of care as appropriate. Perform humane euthanasia in accordance with ASPCA policy and CM protocols. Direct and oversee support staff in providing information and instructions to pet owners and dispensing medications. Document exam findings, test results and treatment recommendations according to ASPCA guidelines Collaborate and foster good communication with ASPCA colleagues Participate in CM’s monthly virtual medical rounds, attend workshops or staff meetings as requested For those willing/interested in travel, occasional opportunities to deploy with the ASPCA’s National Field Response team to assist with large-scale disaster or cruelty cases Mentoring & Training Assist with mentoring Community Medicine Veterinarians as needed. Provide peer training through coaching, discussion, and demonstration in skills necessary to be a successful CM PPC (Primary Pet Care) veterinarian and perform HQHVSN (High-Quality, High-Volume Spay Neuter). Lead team refresher trainings on emergency protocols. Participate in the training of Veterinary Residents, Interns and Externs. Assist in determining the effectiveness and efficiency of new medical protocols by piloting new protocols in the clinic environment and providing feedback. Support the ASPCA’s commitment to research that will benefit animals across the country by participating in studies designed to improve access to care. Client Service Communicate with all clients in a non-judgement, effective and professional manner; discuss physical examination and test results to allow pet owners to make informed decisions about their pet’s care Counsel owners about end of life and other sensitive medical concerns Qualifications: Current New York State veterinary license or the ability to obtain one before start Proven ability to perform 30-40 high quality, high volume spay/neuter surgical procedures per spay/neuter clinic day (number of surgeries per day determined by clinic patient characteristics). Ability to mentor and train veterinary professionals Fear Free® Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire Knowledge of and ability to use low-stress handling techniques Ability to efficiently perform physical examinations, outpatient surgical procedures and diagnose and treat cats and dogs Sound clinical judgement and resiliency Displays care and concern for the safety and well-being of self, animals, and others, especially in stressful situations Able to work standing for 8 or more hours and bend, crouch, kneel and move freely to perform responsibilities that include handling potentially aggressive animals in stressful conditions Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values and behavioral competencies Education and Experience: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent) required Minimum of 3 years of HQHVSN experience is required Minimum of 3 years shelter medicine or practice in an access to care clinic required Language: English (Required) Bilingual (Spanish) Strongly Preferred Language: English (Required) Education and Work Experience: DVM (Required) 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.