Veterinary Surgical Instructor and Leader (Weaverville)

Summary :

ASPCA Spay / Neuter Alliance (ASNA) is the premier training center for high-quality, high-volume companion animal sterilization. Altering up to 20,000 shelter, rescue, and publicly owned companion animals annually, ASNA has trained more than 6,500 veterinary professionals and fourth year veterinary student externs at our campus in Asheville, NC since 2005. ASNA is proud to set the bar for the standard of care in HQHVSN and provide world-class spay and neuter surgical instruction to veterinary professionals and students.

The Veterinarian, ASNA Training (VAT) is a multidimensional position and involves performing and teaching medicine and surgery, leading surgical and training teams, participating in creating robust training materials, rotating between all campus programs, and travelling when needed to provide these services. The VAT is the cohesive element of the surgical and training teams and serves as the primary medical host and guide for trainees as well as providing medical leadership and mentorship for all ASNA medical support staff. This role ensures that individual and team performance is professional and exemplary, patient care is impeccable, and the educational experience received by trainees exceeds their expectations. ASNAs audiences include medical professionals, administrative professionals, shelter and rescue groups, senior veterinary students, and the general public; therefore, it is imperative that our veterinarians serve consistently as enthusiastic ambassadors of ASPCA and its mission. Fundamental expectations for this role are possessing diplomatic and outstanding communication skills and an innate ability to perform as a team member and independently. This position reports to the Director, Veterinarians (DV) and is based in Asheville, North Carolina.

The target start date for this position is May 2026.

Responsibilities :

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

Medical Duties, Support, and Training (95%)

• Ensure that all aspects of veterinary service, both on-site and off-site platforms, are executed incorporating ASNAs standard of care and best practices, and adhere to federal, state and local regulations
• Perform all medical / surgical duties, both on-site and off-site platforms, adhering to ASNAs standardized techniques and protocols
• Provide impeccable animal care throughout the patients ASNA experience
• Participate in daily operations flow and assume ownership and management of surgical and training team performance
• Perform companion animal surgery and medicine with proficiency utilizing HQHVSN techniques
• Support and serve as a medical leader and mentor for all medical support staff
• Mentor and instruct trainees, which include but are not limited to graduate veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary teams, and HQHVSN staff, in all aspects of HQHVSN medical and surgical techniques, operations, and protocols
• Ensure that trainees receive the educational experience outlined in their curriculum
• Serve as the direct contact for assigned trainees during their visit
• Ensure that training programs adhere to ASNAS standardized surgical and medical techniques and protocols
• Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and our clients by using low-stress handling techniques
• Participate in educational development and administrative duties which include, but are not limited to creating training material, writing training reports, and evaluating trainees
• Participate in onboarding and training ASNA veterinarians and other staff as needed
• Participate in drug inventory and provide expert drug handling ensuring compliance with DEA regulations, ASNA protocols, and all other federal, state, and local laws
• Participate in relationships and communications with private sector veterinarians, professional associations, professional advisors, the general public, vendors, shelter and rescue groups, mentees, and external ASPCA departments and professionals
• Participate in medical and operational duties and quality control
• Drive transport vehicles as needed
• Perform any and all duties of a graduate veterinarian, and any and all duties of a registered veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, and kennel assistant as needed

Professional Development and Organizational Support (5%)

Smooth and efficient operation of ASNA surgical, medical, and training programs

Qualifications

Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals

Education and Work Experience

Compensation and Benefits :

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 range for this position is $123,000-$130,000.

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