Veterinarian- Part Time

ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC • New York, NY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals. We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need. Animal Care Centers of NYC is seeking a multi-tasking, big-picture-thinking, problem solving, puppy kissing, cat cuddling, Veterinarian with super-hero medical and surgical skills to embrace the multitude of challenging cases facing our NYC homeless pet population. The role requires a social individual, as every shelter animal interacts with many people and departments. It takes a village to raise a shelter animal and put them on the path to success. The veterinary team plays an integral part in ensuring positive outcomes, and the team requires a strong doctor to navigate challenges that arise every day. Our doctors are always one step ahead, using their critical thinking to anticipate problems and proactively provide solutions. With a 25,000 annual intake, the environment is fast paced and requires someone who can nimbly manage and field multiple things coming at them from multiple directions – and do it with a smile. Under the guidance of the VP, Animal Health & Welfare, our doctors maintain standards of patient care that we continually try to advance every single day. At ACC we treat our colleagues with the same compassion as we do our animals. Therefore, a successful candidate inspires the team to want to come to work every day and shows them how they make a difference in the lives of every animal that enters through our doors. You motivate, collaborate, initiate, stimulate, communicate, appreciate, and sometimes commiserate with your team and colleagues. The variety of our case load is extensive, offering a stimulating and challenging environment with a stellar support team to assist in difficult decisions. Your input and perspective is encouraged in strategic development as the organization evolves to meet its mission. The animals that come through our doors have nowhere else to go; we serve the neediest of needy in NYC. This job will never be just another “day at the office”. You will go home each day, tired, dirty and challenged by what you see every day. It will be the best job ever.

Requirements

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree.
• Licensure in NYS to practice veterinary medicine.
• USDA accreditation or eligibility.
• Equally good in dealing with animals AND people!
• Strong surgical and diagnostic skills.
• Interest in and understanding of shelter medicine, epidemiology, and herd health.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Dependable, reliable, and efficient.
• Ability to work alone as solo doctor.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience, particularly in shelters, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Working with the VP Animal Health & Welfare contribute to the process of continuous revision and execution of a shelter medical plan focused on population based preventative health care.
• Disease identification and surveillance, including daily rounds and health monitoring.
• Triage and examination of a variety of species both in the shelter and in foster care.
• Efficiently stabilize and manage a variety of trauma cases.
• Manage a varied surgical case-load with oversight of support staff during pre, intra and perioperative period.
• Issue Certificates of Veterinary Inspection.
• Recognition and documentation of cruelty cases, including preparation of veterinary statements and expert witness testimony.
• Prepare to liaise with pet owners, foster parents, and adopters when needed.
• Work with all other departments to promote animals moving on the pathway to a successful outcome.
• Participate in team training as a mentor and a student.
• Assist in placement and euthanasia decisions.
• Attend strategy planning sessions, departmental meetings, and population rounds.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Promote unity and team cohesion through leading by example.
• Fear Free certification within 30 days of hire.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• $70,000 - $80,000 depending on experience.
• 3 seven hour days, to include 1 weekend day.
• 21 hours paid time off for continuing education with $750 stipend.
• VIN membership.
• Compensated on-call, telemedicine emergency shifts – 4 or 5 per month.
• Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees