Community Veterinarian

ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC•New York, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Care Centers of NYC is seeking a veterinarian for the Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Veterinary Center, a new model for accessible veterinary care in New York City. This center focuses on urgent and secondary care for referred clients, aiming to preserve the human-animal bond. It operates on a non-profit model, offering affordable care (e.g., $500 for a blocked cat) through partnerships with city government and foundations. The goal is to provide an outlet for veterinarians to offer care to patients facing financial euthanasia for treatable conditions, thereby saving lives and preserving families. The facility is a 50,000 sq ft hospital with advanced surgical and diagnostic capabilities, focusing on secondary care with good prognoses for conditions like pyometra, foreign body ingestion, and urinary tract obstructions, with aspirations to include limited orthopedics. The center also plans to offer affordable dental clinics and grooming, and hopes to retain a Licensed Clinical Veterinary Social Worker. The primary motivation is to help animals whose owners faced euthanasia decisions due to cost. The ideal candidate can confidently handle challenging medical and surgical cases independently, utilizing sound reasoning and experience. There is an opportunity to contribute to shaping this new concept in affordable care.

Requirements

DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree.
Licensure in NYS to practice veterinary medicine.
DEA eligible.
Internship or 3 years of previous clinical experience in Urgent Care with a demonstrated competency in advanced soft tissue surgery.
Strong surgical and diagnostic skills.
Can confidently work alone.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Fear Free certification desired or must be completed in the first 30 days of employment.
Equally good in dealing with animals AND people.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to multi-task and prioritize.
Dependable, reliable, and efficient.
Contributes positively to create a culture of comradery and cohesion.

Responsibilities

Successfully mitigate a variety of medical and surgical cases with varying levels of acuity.
Develop trusting relationships with clients which includes clear and compassionate communications.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and prudent use of resources to maximize the number of animals serve.
Delegate responsibilities to our competent para-professional staff.
Learn, teach, mentor.
Work with Medical Director, LCSW and Practice Manager on case selection.

Benefits

120 hours of vacation time
Birthdays off
40 hours of paid CE time with a small stipend
Personal days
Sick pay
Open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium
401K and Pension
Life Insurance
On-the-job training for 2-4 weeks
Periodic all staff training to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)