JOB DESCRIPTION

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 the 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 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 work/life balance! Senior Staff Veterinarians possess advanced community medicine skills and a desire to share their knowledge with others.

What you’ll get:

• Paid Time Off:
  • vacation time to relax
  • sick time to heal
  • paid holidays to observe
  • plus – paid personal time to celebrate what and when you like
• Terrific benefits package:
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • pre-tax dependent care and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions beginning after one year of service
  • employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • veterinary state license fee reimbursement
  • three paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep your skills sharp
  • and more – note that benefits are subject to change annually
• Room to grow: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a veterinarian
• Support: 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

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

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 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 $160,000 – $170,000 annually

Work Schedule:

This is typically a Monday – Friday, 8-hour schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled workday. Saturdays approximately once per quarter may be required. This is an on-site position primarily based at the Community Veterinary Clinic. Occasional flexibility in reporting to other ASPCA locations throughout the Greater LA Area is required based on operational need.

Responsibilities:

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.

• 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 (number of surgeries per day determined by clinic patient characteristics).
• Diagnose and treat post-surgical 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.
• Direct and oversee support staff in providing information and instructions to pet owners and dispensing medications.
• Document exam findings, test results and treatment recommendations according to ASPCA guidelines
• Collaborate and foster good communication with ASPCA colleagues
• 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

Mentoring & Training

• Assist with mentoring Community Medicine Veterinarians as needed. Provide peer training through coaching, discussion, and demonstration in skills necessary to be a successful CM PPC (Primary Pet Care) veterinarian and perform HQHVSN (High-Quality, High-Volume Spay Neuter).
• Lead team refresher trainings on emergency protocols.
• Participate in the training of Veterinary Residents, Interns and Externs.
• Assist in determining the effectiveness and efficiency of new medical protocols by piloting new protocols in the clinic environment and providing feedback.
• Support the ASPCA’s commitment to research that will benefit animals across the country by participating in studies designed to improve access to care.

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

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

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Qualifications:

• Current California state veterinary license or the ability to obtain one before start
• Proven ability to perform 30-40 high quality, high volume spay/neuter surgical procedures per spay/neuter clinic day (number of surgeries per day determined by clinic patient characteristics).
• Ability to mentor and train veterinary professionals
• 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

Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent) required
• Minimum of 3 years of HQHVSN experience is required
• Minimum of 3 years shelter medicine or practice in an access to care clinic required

 

Language:

• English (Required)
• Bilingual (Spanish) Strongly Preferred

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