Relief Veterinarian, ASPCA Animal Hospital

The ASPCA Animal Hospital (AAH) operates to relieve suffering and provide lifesaving care for animals who have been victims of cruelty and neglect, shelter animals, and for cats and dogs whose owners are experiencing financial challenges.

What You'll Do

Our relief veterinarians perform a variety of vital duties including urgent care appointments, management of hospitalized patients, and treatment procedures. New hires receive individualized on-boarding, training and support from our 10 staff veterinarians experienced in emergency care and procedures.

In addition, you will work alongside a board-certified internal medicine specialist and orthopedic specialist. Our ICU provides 24-hour care with a nursing staff of licensed veterinary technicians and hospital veterinary assistants. Modern diagnostic capabilities include ultrasound, digital x-rays, multiple options for POC in-house bloodwork, and dental x-rays.

Throughout all our work at AAH, we are passionate about minimizing fear, anxiety, stress and pain in our patients. Team members in this position are responsible for providing service and communication to clients, members of the public, co-workers, and patients that is consistent with our practice's standards and Fear Free values.

Where and When You'll Work

This is a per diem schedule (days and times may vary based on need)

The target pay rate for this role is $110 per hour for weekday shifts and $125 per hour for weekend shifts.

This is a temporary, contingent position and the person hired will be employed through a third-party staffing agency. Please note that we are not able to guarantee full-time work.

What's Expected of You - Position Responsibilities & Qualifications :

Managing Medical Cases :

Provide high-quality, practical veterinary care to a wide range of outpatients and inpatients; perform diagnostics and treatments within the scope of our medical guidelines and recommend referral when appropriate.

Perform general emergency and routine procedures including wound treatments, bandage / splint placements, POCUS, unblocking cats, deobstipation, and more. All levels of experience welcome, mentorship will be provided.

Provide a high level of customer service to external and internal clients

While seeing appointments : Fulfill 30-minute appointment turnaround time

Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques

Collaboration / Mentorship :

Positive participation in doctors' meetings / ICU Rounds

Empathetic mentorship and training of externs and interns

Provision of medical information and hospital representation to other departments of the ASPCA, to the public, and potentially to the media

Qualifications :

Ability to successfully work in a high-volume, fast-paced urgent care practice,

effectively multi-task with a high degree of integrity, accountability and without loss of attention to detail.

Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively and courteously with all levels of staff including licensed veterinary technicians, hospital veterinary assistants, customer service representatives and managers

Education and Work Experience

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited veterinary college and current NYS Licensure or eligibility for NYS licensure

Two or more years clinical practice as a small animal DVM

Fear Free Veterinary certification (approximately 9 hours) within 60 days or hire

Language : English

Please don't forget to attach your resume to complete your application.

Our EEO Policy :

The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA's standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA's People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M / F / D / V).

About Us :

The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay / neuter clinic, mobile spay / neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA's vision - that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

Your Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act :

Pursuant to regulations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), we provide this notice to applicants about eligible employees' protected leave for certain reasons. Click on the link to learn more.

Applicants that are residents of Colorado and Oregon : Per CO Senate Bill 23-058 and ORS 659A.030, we cannot generally request or require any age-related information (i.e., age, DOB, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution) on an initial employment application; this includes any age-related inquiries through completion of the initial interview. We can require / request additional application materials; if those materials contain any age-related information, an applicant should redact the information before submitting an initial employment application.

Indiana Applicants : Pursuant to Indiana law, we are providing notice that it is an unlawful employment practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by : (1) refusing to employ an applicant for employment on the basis that the applicant is a veteran of the armed forces of the United States; or (2) refusing to employ an applicant for employment on the basis that the applicant is a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. Should you feel that you were a victim of discrimination on the basis of veteran status, please let us know at careers@aspca.org. Alternatively, you can file a complaint with the following agencies at any time : Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N103, Indianapolis, IN 46204; Office : (317) 232-2600 | Toll Free : (800) 628-2909; Hearing Impaired : (800) 743-3333 | Fax : (317) 232-6580; E-mail : icrc@crc.in.gov | Website : www.in.gov / icrc. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Indianapolis Field Office; 115 W. Washington Street South Tower Suite 600; Indianapolis, IN 46204; Phone : 463-999-1240; Fax : 317-226-7953; TTY : 1-800-669-6820;ASL Video Phone : 844-234-5122.