Overview
Veterinarian, Adoption Center Jobs in New York City, USA at American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary:
Overview
Are you a compassionate veterinarian with a passion for helping at-risk animals? Do you excel in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment? Is working with a dynamic and dedicated team in a mission-driven organization the description of your dream job? If so, you should consider the role of the Adoption Center Veterinarian.
As one of our staff veterinarians, you’ll be a critical player on this high-performing staff and volunteer team that works collaboratively and effectively with internal and external stakeholders to further the ASPCA’s ultimate desired outcome that all animals live good lives. Staff veterinarians attend to the health of individual animals and the entire shelter population equally, with an eye toward minimizing length of stay (LOS) for animals and utilizing best practices and innovative programs to ensure all animals in the care of the Adoption Center receive timely services and support to move quickly and successfully into safe and loving homes.
Success in this role requires a clinician experienced in shelter medicine, comfortable with complex medical case management, and committed to animal welfare. The ideal candidate is organized, efficient, and excels in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Strong communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills are essential to provide high-quality medical care that meets each animal’s needs and accounts for behavioral complexities.
Who We Are
The Adoption Center currently provides shelter and adoption for five groups of animals:
* Animal victims of cruelty and neglect brought to us by the NYPD and our National Field & Disaster Response team
* Animals brought to us through our Community Engagement team
* Underage kittens and other medically compromised stray animals
* Animals surrendered by their owners and in need of adoption into new homes
* Animals transferred in from shelter/rescue partners
Where and When You’ll Work
* The Adoption Center Veterinarian reports directly to the Senior Director, Veterinary Services and has no direct reports.
* This role is an onsite role at our 92nd Street location and the schedule is Sunday-Wednesday, 9am-7pm (10-hour shift daily).
What You’ll Do
At the ASPCA, we are passionate about minimizing fear, anxiety, stress and pain in our patients. Team members in this position are responsible for providing service and communication to clients, members of the public, co-workers, and patients that are consistent with ASPCA standards and Fear Free values.
To succeed in this role, the Adoption Center Veterinarian will be a skilled clinician with a passion for attending to the welfare of each animal and the entire shelter population equally.
The right candidate must be extremely well organized and efficient to operate in a fast-paced, continually changing environment. Finally, the staff veterinarian must also be an excellent communicator and team player, as well as someone who excels at guiding and coaching team members in providing quality medical care for animals.
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. Additionally, this position is eligible for a signing bonus (for external candidates) and relocation bonus to non-local residents. Also, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Benefits
At the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you live a rewarding life at work and benefits include, but are not limited to:
* Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.
* Flexible time off that includes vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
* Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including 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 classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.
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Title: Veterinarian, Adoption Center
Company: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Location: New York City, USA
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