Veterinarian, Foster & Population Health

Job Description

Job Description

Veterinarian, Foster and Population Health

Schedule

Part-Time - 24hours a week with one weekend day required. 

Who We Are

ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals. 

 

We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.

Summary

Animal Care Centers (ACC) is the only open admission shelter in New York City averaging an intake of over 20,000 animals per year. With a daily population of animals in care across our 3 (soon to be 5) shelters hovering around 800 it is challenging to provide tailored medical and behavioral support to dogs and cats who may require more nuanced attention.

ACC has a robust foster program that serves this special population of vulnerable animals that include neonates, seniors, animals in need of physical or emotional rehabilitation and in some cases, hospice care. This allows them to heal, decompress and show their true personalities. Foster programs are critical to animal shelters because they save lives by expanding capacity beyond the shelter walls which reduce overcrowding, stress and illness.

The Veterinarian, Foster & Population Health collaborates with the Director of Shelter Medicine, the Foster Triage Nurse and the Foster Team to identify animals that would benefit from a foster home and then ensure they receive timely, appropriate medical treatment and support. This will include management of behavior conditions in consult with our Behavior Team. Care and oversight will include having scheduled appointments in our 3 shelters with the option of in-home visits and telehealth consults in addition to minor and spay/neuter surgery.

The Population Health Veterinarian may also be asked to assist in population rounds aimed at identifying animals that could benefit from other external interventions such as specialty surgeries or management of complex cases.

 

Required Qualifications:

• NYS Licensed DVM and 2 years' experience in general practice or shelter setting. 
• Able to travel to 5 boroughs. 
• Must be calm, patient, empathetic and detailed oriented.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Benefits

Part-Time employees are not eligible for vacation time or personal leave.

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