Veterinarian- Part Time

ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC•New York, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) is seeking a Veterinarian with strong medical and surgical skills to manage challenging cases within NYC's homeless pet population. ACC is one of the nation's largest open-admission animal shelters, dedicated to ending animal homelessness in NYC and serving as a community resource. With a 90% placement rate and nearly 20,000 animals touched annually, ACC focuses on progressive, life-saving initiatives. The veterinary team is crucial in ensuring positive outcomes, requiring a doctor who can navigate daily challenges, think critically, and anticipate problems in a fast-paced environment with a 25,000 annual intake. The role involves maintaining and advancing patient care standards, fostering a positive team environment, and contributing to strategic development. This position is not just a job, but a mission-driven role that will be challenging, stimulating, and rewarding, with a stellar support team.

Requirements

DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree.
Licensure in NYS to practice veterinary medicine.
USDA accreditation or eligibility.
Strong surgical and diagnostic skills.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience, particularly in shelters, preferred but not required.
Equally good in dealing with animals AND people!
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.

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.
Option to work in urgent access public-facing clinic.
Work with all other departments to promote animals moving on the pathway to a successful outcome.
Participate in team trainings 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.