Veterinarian, Adoption Center

Summary

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 Veterinarian, Adoption Center (AC) at the ASPCA.

* The schedule is Sunday-Wednesday, 9am-7pm (10‑hour shift daily)

Provide High Quality Patient and Population Care (60%):

• Provide high-quality, practical, compassionate and cost‑efficient veterinary care to a wide range of canines and felines in accordance 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)
• Maintain regular and close communication with veterinary colleagues in other ASPCA programs, including with AAH regarding care of hospitalized patients, Community Medicine (CM), Animal Recovery Center (ARC), Canine Annex for Rehabilitation and Enrichment (CARE), and Kitten Nursery staff regarding medical needs and animal flow between the 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
• Create Certificate of Veterinary Inspections (CVI) for animals being transported interstate.
• Play a leading role in daily Medical-Behavior-Sheltering rounds (daily rounds/pathway planning); ensure individual patients and the population are assessed daily and treatment/intervention recommendations are implemented in a timely fashion
• Ensure effective use of quarantine and isolation spaces to manage herd health; ensure appropriate use of PPE
• Guide appropriate and timely decisions about euthanasia – with attention to animals’ physical, medical, social and behavioral needs collectively
• Adhere to all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Follow and enforce all written and verbally communicated ASPCA Adoptions SOPs
• Offer input and feedback on medical protocols and standards of care
• Obtain continuing education as required by ASPCA and state licensing board
• Follow and provide input to written materials (protocols, information sheets, data sheets, etc.)
• Provide medical information and representation to other ASPCA departments, public and media
• Deploy with other ASPCA teams, including but not limited to Community Engagement, Community Medicine, National Field Response, and the Cruelty Recovery Center, per availability and programmatic needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Teach and Coach Quality Patient Care (40%):

• With the Manager, Veterinarians, contribute to a culture of learning at the Adoption Center, including ensuring a respectful and welcoming environment, active participation in goal setting and monitoring, clear expectations, and regular practice of feedback and after-actions
• Model a standard of continual commitment to improvement in all aspects of Adoption Center care and handling of dogs and cats
• Teach and mentor nursing and animal care staff on shelter medicine principles and Adoption Center shelter medicine protocols
• Direct patient care provided by medical team members
• Ensure the medical team provides timely adoption follow-up and foster support via email, phone and in‑person; step in 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 interdepartmental, AC, Medical Staff meetings and training sessions
• Mentor and train residents, interns, and externs

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