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Veterinarian, Kitten Nursery

New York, NY - 92nd Street · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$89k-$94kDetected 22 days ago

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About the role

Are you a highly skilled, compassionate veterinarian with a passion for helping at-risk cats and kittens?
Do you excel in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment?
Is working with a dynamic and dedicated team in a mission-driven organization the description of your dream job?

Work to support other NYC ASPCA departments (including, but not limited to the Animal Recovery Center, Community Medicine, and Community Engagement) as assigned during the Kitten Nursery's off-season
Free, confidential and personalized concierge-style support to help you care for anyone you consider family.

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
Ability to exemplify ASPCA's core values and behavioral competencies
They must have a solid understanding of shelter medicine principles and be extremely well organized and efficient to operate in a fast-paced, continually changing environment.
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
Excellent low-stress animal handing 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
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

Teach and mentor animal care staff on shelter medicine principles and Kitten Nursery shelter medicine protocols
Eligibility for licensure in New York State (NYS) as a veterinarian required
current licensure in NYS strongly preferred
Fear Free Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire
Minimum 2 years clinical practice involving cats
Prior experience and/or advanced training in shelter medicine strongly preferred
Veterinary internship preferred
Doctorate: Veterinary Medicine (Required)

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 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 $88,800 - $93,600.
In addition to a competitive salary, this role offers a signing and relocation bonus.
Deploy with Community Engagement, Community Medicine, Field Investigations & Response or Relocation up to twice per year

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:
Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
Health Care Navigation and Caregiver Support Benefits: Free, confidential and personalized concierge-style support to help you care for anyone you consider family.
Confidential, expert help is also available for you and your family in navigating the healthcare system from claims resolution to finding doctors.
In addition to a competitive salary, this role offers a signing and relocation bonus.

The Kitten Nursery cares for hundreds of underage kittens and their mothers in a dedicated nursery environment as well as through an expanding foster program.
The Kitten Nursery is a seasonal program operating during the feline breeding season.
Once these kittens are healthy and happy 8-week-olds, the Kitten Nursery helps them get ready for adoption through the ASPCA Adoption Center.
Outside of kitten season, the Kitten Nursery Veterinarian supports other ASPCA programs in NYC.
If so, you should consider the role of Veterinarian, Kitten Nursery at the ASPCA!

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