Summary: Who we are: Have you ever wondered what happens to cats and dogs whose owners are unable to afford veterinary 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: Help 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 most. CM's team of medical professionals sees over 100,000 animals every year-and there are many more that need our help. No worrying over the cost of services to your clients, minimal paperwork, no client call backs, no weekends, 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. If you have surgical experience and have always wanted to become a better, more efficient surgeon and participate in high quality, high volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), this is your opportunity to learn from the pros.
What you'll get- Work/life balance
- Set weekly schedule - no weekends! This is typically a Monday - Friday, 8-hour schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled work day with advance notice
- Choose from a variety of schedules to fit your professional lifestyle - full time and part time options vary by location
- paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep your skills sharp
- paid group VIN membership
- professional liability insurance coverage
- state veterinary license reimbursement
- Room to grow: the ASPCA offers robust professional development programs to help you grow
- Support: 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 love new grads and provide support and structured mentorship while you hone your skills
- New to medical management or interested in developing your people management skills? We have a supportive medical leadership team ready to guide you along the path to Leadership
Where and When You'll Work:- This position supports the ASPCA Community Medicine's stationary Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC) in Miami, FL.
- Clinic s operate Monday-Friday , closed on major holidays. Schedules are subject to change at the sole discretion of the ASPCA.
- Available schedules vary by location. Candidates will be able to share preferences for the locations and the full-time and part-time schedule options that interest them during the application process.
Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities 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 in line with typical clinic scheduling
- For Veterinarians Participating in HQHVSN Clinics:
- 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 (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
- Provide support and medical services in special cases as needed, including evaluation and treatment of animals living in hoarding situations
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 Response team to assist with large-scale disaster or cruelty cases
Exemplifies the ASPCA's Core Values: - Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals
- Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes
- Believes in Team - that we are stronger together
- Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible
- Focuses on Impact, specifically making change for animals
Qualifications:- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent)
- Current veterinary licensure in state(s) of selected location(s), or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment
- New graduate's welcome!
- We welcome final year veterinary students graduating from an AVMA accredited veterinary college, passing the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), and becoming a licensed veterinarian in the State of employment
- Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques
- Fear Free certification is required within 60 days of hire
- For Veterinarians Participating in HQHVSN Clinics, proficiency in general surgery skills and spay/neuter surgery. Ability to perform 15 high quality, high volume spay/neuter surgical procedures per spay/neuter clinic day preferred; willingness to train required to achieve proficiency up to surgical load as noted above
- 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 within the city/state in which you apply
Work Experience:- Experience in high quality, high volume spay/neuter preferred
- Experience in general small animal practice or shelter medicine preferred
- Experience in leadership a plus
Language:- English (Required)
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
Compensation and Benefits: 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 range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future.
Staff working 32-hour ( Eligible for full benefits and prorated time off ) - Part-time, 32-hour (4-day workweeks): The target hiring range for this role is $98,400 - $104,000
Staff working 40-hour workweeks ( Eligible for full benefits and time off ): - Full-time . click apply for full job details
