Veterinarian - Kitten Nursery

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States Joveo CPA - ASPCA (A) Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Veterinarian to join our Kitten Nursery team at the ASPCA. As a key member of our team, you will provide high-quality veterinary care to kittens and cats, while also teaching and coaching our animal care staff on shelter medicine principles and best practices.

Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality patient and population care, including diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, and ensuring the humane and low-stress handling of cats and kittens.
  • Teach and mentor animal care staff on shelter medicine principles and Kitten Nursery shelter medicine protocols.
  • Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure timely and effective delivery of veterinary care, including pre and postoperative care, foster appointments, emergency care, restraint, and treatment.
  • Play a leading role in daily rounds, ensuring individual patients and the population are assessed daily and treatment/intervention recommendations are implemented in a timely fashion.
  • Ensure appropriate use of quarantine and isolation spaces to manage herd health effectively, and ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment (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, and follow and enforce all written and verbally communicated Kitten Nursery Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Offer input and feedback on medical protocols and standards of care, and follow all departmental personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning protocols.
  • Work to support other NYC ASPCA departments, including the Animal Recovery Center, Canine Annex for Recovery and Enrichment, Community Medicine, and Community Engagement, as assigned during the Kitten Nursery's off-season.
  • Obtain continuing education as required by ASPCA and state licensing board, and keep current.
  • Provide medical information and representation to other ASPCA departments and to the public, and deploy with Community Engagement, Community Medicine, Field Investigations & Response or Relocation up to twice per year.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent degree) from an accredited veterinary college.
  • Eligibility for licensure in New York State (NYS) as a veterinarian required; current licensure in NYS strongly preferred.
  • Excellent veterinary medical knowledge, including familiarity with shelter medicine principles and best practices.
  • Strong clinical skills, including efficient diagnosis and treatment of cats and kittens for a variety of medical conditions.
  • Knowledge and familiarity with low-stress animal handling and restraint skills.
  • Sound clinical judgement, strong critical-thinking and multi-tasking skills; able to quickly adjust focus and shift priorities based on patient and program needs.
  • Ability to work efficiently and calmly in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and effectively multi-task with a high degree of integrity and accountability and without loss of attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively and respectfully with all levels of staff.
  • Ability to teach and coach others.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Office, and email; familiarity with PetPoint or other shelter software systems a plus.
  • Able to lift 40 pounds.
  • Able to work standing for 10 or more hours.
Core Values
  • Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals.
  • Ownership and responsibility for outcomes.
  • Belief in teamwork - that we are stronger together.
  • Desire to elevate others and reimagine what is possible.
  • Focus on impact, specifically making change for animals.


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