Eligibility for licensure in New York State (NYS) as a veterinarian required; current licensure in NYS strongly preferred
Fear Free Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire
Minimum 2 years clinical practice involving cats
Prior experience and/or advanced training in shelter medicine strongly preferred
Veterinary internship preferred
Doctorate: Veterinary Medicine (Required)
Able to lift 40 pounds
Able to work standing for 10 or more hours
English (Required), Spanish
Provide High Quality Patient and Population Care (60%)
Provide high-quality, practical, compassionate, and cost-efficient veterinary care to kittens and cats in accordance with ASPCA guidelines, and shelter medicine principles and best practices
Provide skilled and efficient diagnosis and treatment of patients with timely recognition of, and planning for, conditions requiring care through the ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH)
Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques
Maintain regular and close communication with veterinary colleagues in other ASPCA programs to coordinate care for patients, to meet medical needs and to determine animal flow between populations
Ensure that in-house and foster animals receive medical exams upon admission and are provided with on-going care as appropriate; ensure veterinary care provided is aligned with, and contributes to, the efficient and humane flow of animals from intake through outcome
Document physical exam findings and a plan in appropriate medical records. Ensure timely scheduling and delivery of medical care by effectively coordinating with key stakeholders among medical staff, foster team and leadership
Oversee all other aspects of the delivery of veterinary care including pre and postoperative care, foster appointments, emergency care, restraint, and treatment
Collaborate with the Midwest Office Call Center to provide input on and support for overnight emergency processes; rotate on-call coverage with other veterinary staff
Play a leading role in daily rounds; ensure individual patients and the population are assessed daily and treatment/intervention recommendations are implemented in a timely fashion
Ensure appropriate use of quarantine and isolation spaces to manage herd health effectively; ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Guide appropriate and timely decisions about euthanasia – with attention to animals' physical, medical, social and behavioral needs collectively. Assist with and/or perform humane euthanasia
Adhere to all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Follow and enforce all written and verbally communicated Kitten Nursery Standard Operating Procedures
Offer input and feedback on medical protocols and standards of care
Follow all departmental personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning protocols
Obtain continuing education as required by ASPCA and state licensing board and keep current.
Provide medical information and representation to other ASPCA departments and to the public
Deploy with Community Engagement, Community Medicine, Field Investigations & Response or Relocation up to twice per year
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Teach and mentor animal care staff on shelter medicine principles and Kitten Nursery shelter medicine protocols
Direct patient care provided by medical team members
Ensure the medical team provides timely foster support via email, phone, and in-person; step in as needed, particularly to handle situations that require a higher level of decision-making
Inform and advise relevant internal stakeholders of medical conditions of shelter animals, including outbreaks of infectious disease
Attend all staff meetings and training sessions
Mentor and train externs and interns