Veterinarian

About this role

Summary: Are you passionate about helping animals in need and eager to advance the field of animal welfare? Do you thrive in a dynamic, complex, highly collaborative environment? If so, the role of Veterinarian at the ASPCA’s Recovery & Rehabilitation Center (R&R Center) in Pawling, NY might be right for you!   

Who We Are  

The R&R Center in Pawling, NY, is a unique program dedicated to providing integrated sheltering, behavioral, and medical care for canine victims of cruelty. The R&R Center team works closely with ASPCA teams in New York City to help animals rescued in partnership with the NYPD .     

What   You’ll   Do  

The individual in this role   is responsible for   providing high quality veterinary care to canines recovering at the R&R Center from the physical and behavioral impacts of animal cruelty. As one of our staff veterinarians,   you’ll   be a critical player on this high-performing team and will be focused on attending to the health and welfare of individual animals and the entire shelter population equally. The successful candidate for this role   will be a skilled clinician who   values teamwork, collaboration, and an integrated approach to recovery and rehabilitation that balances medical, behavioral, and environmental needs.  

• The Veterinarian reports directly to the Senior Director, Veterinary Services and has no direct reports.  

Where and When   You’ll   Work  

• This position is an on-site role and reports to the R&R Center in Pawling, NY.  

• The regular work schedule   for this position is Sunday through Wednesday 8am-6pm .    

• This position require s   the ability to work a flexible schedule when needed including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.  

• Schedules are subject to change as needed by the ASPCA.  

• This position requires the ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time   

What   You’ll   Get  

  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 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 hiring range for this role is $148,000 - $156,000 annually .      

This position is eligible for a signing bonus and/or a relocation stipend.  

Benefits  

At the ASPCA, you   don’t   have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:  

• Affordable health coverage ,   including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.  

• Flexible time off   that includes vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays that allows you even more flexibility to   observe   the days that mean the most to you.  

• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings,   including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% and provide an   additional   4% contribution toward your future each year.  

• Robust professional development opportunities,   including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.  

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

Responsibilities: Responsibility buckets are not listed in general order of importance. They include, but are not limited to:     Veterinary Care & Medical Practice   • Provide timely, practical, high-quality veterinary care in accordance with ASPCA protocols, R&R SOPs, shelter medicine principles, and best practices, including oversight and direct patient care delivered by medical team members.  

• Develop skilled, efficient, low-stress diagnostic and treatment plans for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries.  

• Perform HVHQSN surgeries, dental procedures, and other surgical procedures using appropriate techniques, anesthesia, and multimodal analgesia.  

• Administer vaccines and preventatives according to established protocols.  

• Guide appropriate and timely decisions about humane euthanasia and perform humane euthanasia as needed.  

• Work with partner veterinary clinics and hospitals as needed, including referrals for advanced care.  

• Complete certificates of veterinary inspection, as appropriate, for transfer of animals between facilities and/or placement of animals released from care.  

  Shelter Population Health & Daily Medical Oversight   • Play a leading role in daily rounds alongside behavior and sheltering staff; ensure individual patients and the shelter population are assessed daily, and that treatment or intervention recommendations are implemented in a timely manner. 

• Monitor the health and welfare of the shelter population, identify potential disease outbreaks, and implement appropriate control measures.  

• Ensure effective use of quarantine and isolation to address individual animal needs and protect population health, while balancing animals’ physical and behavioral well-being.  

• Keep the Senior Director of Veterinary Services apprised of patient medical progress, population health concerns, and significant medical or welfare issues.  

  Collaboration, Communication & Meetings   • Maintain regular and close communication with veterinary colleagues in other ASPCA programs, including the Adoption Center, Animal Recovery Center, ASPCA Animal Hospital, and Community Medicine, to support the w

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