Veterinarian - ASPCA Animal Hospital

The ASPCA Animal Hospital is seeking a skilled Veterinarian to join our team. As a Veterinarian, you will provide high-quality veterinary care to a wide range of outpatients and inpatients, including emergency surgery and high-volume dentistry. You will also provide a high level of customer service to external and internal clients, while practicing in compliance with Fear Free guidelines.

• Manage medical cases, including providing skilled and efficient diagnosis and treatment of outpatients and hospitalized animals within hospital medical parameters and budgetary guidelines.
• Perform general procedures, routine and emergency surgery, and high-volume dentistry.
• Provide a high level of customer service to external and internal clients.
• Practice in compliance with Fear Free guidelines.
• Oversee admission of patients from the ASPCA Adoption Center, kitten nursery, ARC, and CARE.
• Recommend treatment plans, provide inpatient care, and oversee drop-offs for procedures and diagnostics.
• Provide supervision of the veterinary intern on the shelter medicine rotation.
• See follow-up rechecks as needed for previous NYPD and CE cases.
• Provide medical coverage for the Animal Recovery Center (ARC), including primary case responsibility for animals involved in cruelty and neglect cases.
• Perform medical intake exams and initial diagnostics for ARC, NYPD, and Community Engagement cases.
• Attend daily rounds and make treatment plans for short and long-term care, as well as euthanasia decisions.
• Foster rechecks as needed.
• Coordinate with partner hospitals as needed.
• Provide supervision of the veterinary intern on the ARC rotation.

• Doctorate: Veterinary Medicine (Required)
• Veterinary internship or minimum 3 years small animal medicine experience without internship.
• Ability to successfully work in a high-volume, fast-paced urgent care practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and good judgment.
• Strong analysis and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to changing circumstances, make decisions quickly, and juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities.

The ASPCA offers a competitive salary, a signing bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We look forward to hearing from you