Veterinarian, Community Medicine

Summary:

Who we are:  

Have you ever wondered what happens to cats and dogs whose owners are unable to afford vet erinary care? We did. The ASPCA’s Community Medicine (CM) team provides expert veterinary care to support the welfare of animals and their people through our stationary and mobile veterinary clinics, serving the most underserved communities in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. We help pet owners overcome barriers to care, bringing quality services directly to the communities that need us most and partially or fully subsidizing the cost of basic and preventive care. CM treats people and pets with dignity and respect, assisting pet owners in making informed decisions about their pets’ health and wellbeing regardless of their financial circumstances. When you come to work at the ASPCA, you join a team of over 1,000 dedicated colleagues with deep knowledge, skills, and passion for the animals we serve.  

 

What you’ll do:   

H elp animals in need ! Our highly skilled veterinarians , along with support from licensed technicians and assistants , provide essential services to the pets and rescue animals that need us the most . CM’s team of medical professionals sees over 100,000 animals every year—and there are many more that need our help . N o worrying about the cost of services to your clients, minimal paperwork, no on - call or overnight shifts, and no after-hours emergencies. You get to focus on your patients - and have a life ! The ASPCA will support you professionally through mentorship and training in high - quality, high - volume spay/neuter. If you have li mited experience with HQHVSN and have always wanted to become a better, more efficient surgeon, this is your opportunity to learn from the pros.  

 

What you’ll get:  

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 be modified in the future. 

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

Benefits

• Affordable health coverage , including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage as well as employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.

• Flexible time off that includes 3 weeks of vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, company paid holidays, and 1 week of paid personal time that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you. 

• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including veterinary state license fee reimbursement, Veterinary Information Network (VIN) membership, and 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 structured mentorship from experienced veterinarians - we are one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the world, so you will always have a strong team to lean on and cheer you on. We also provide three paid continuing education days and a $1500 CE stipend to keep your skills sharp

For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website .

Work Schedule and Location :   

This is typically a Monday – Friday,  8 hour   schedule   with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled   work day . This is an on-site position   at the Queens Community Veterinary Clinic and requires   o ccasional flexibility in reporting location.  

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 25-40 high quality, high volume spay/neuter surgical procedures per spay/neuter clinic day at our stationary clinic or on one of our state-of-the-art mobile spay/neuter clinics (individualized training provided by the ASPCA) 

• Diagnose and treat post-surgical medical 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 

 

  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 

• Provide discharge instructions for patients and oversee the dispensing of medications 

Administrative/Teamwork  

• Document exam findings, test results and treatment recommendations according to ASPCA guidelines 

• Collaborate and foster good communication with ASPCA colleagues

• Participate in veterinary/medical training of CM staff, ASPCA staff and veterinary and technical students by coaching, discussion, and demonstration

• Assist in determining the needed scope of services provided by Community Medicine based on experience with patients and clients and provide input into medical protocols 

• Support the ASPCA’s commitment to research and development to benefit animals across the country by participating in studies designed to improve access to care 

• 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 & Disaster Response team to assist with large-scale disaster or cruelty cases 

 

Qualifications:

• New York State veterinary license – new graduates welcome! 

• 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 and navigating the stairs and smaller working spaces of our mobile veterinary clinics 

• Ability and willingness to commute to different locations to support the Community Medicine team’s stationary and mobile veterinary clinics throughout the New York area 
• Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values and behavioral competencies 

 

Education and Work Experience:  

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent) required -- we love new graduates and provide structured mentorship while you hone your skills 

• Experience in high quality, high volume spay/neuter preferred 

• Experience in general small animal practice or shelter medicine preferred 

 

Language:  

• English (Required) 

• Bilingual (Spanish) Strongly Preferred

Veterinarian License - Other

Language:

English (Required), Spanish

Education and Work Experience:

Doctorate: Veterinary Medicine (Required)

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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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