322 Animal Services jobs in the United States

Kennel Aide | Animal Services

ProSidian seeks a Kennel Aide | Animal Services for program support on an Exempt 1099 contract: no overtime pay basis. Technical Element generally located across the CONUS - Charlotte, NC across the Mid Atlantic Region supporting 0.

We seek candidates with relevant government and public services sector experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for government and public services sector clients such as COC. This is a technical element or contract W-2 (IRS-1099) animal services functional area professional - animal care support position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a full-time ProSidian employed W-2 position.

Provide services and support as an animal care support (Kennel Aide) in the government and public services industry sector focusing on human capital solutions for clients such as City of Charlotte (COC) | Charlotte Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (CCPA) generally located in CONUS - Charlotte, NC and across the Mid Atlantic Region (of country/world).

Responsibilities and duties - Kennel Aide | Animal Services:

• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and play areas.
• Feed and water animals on schedule.
• Provide enrichment and socialization activities.
• Observe and record animal behavior.
• Assist with laundry and supply inventory.

The role(s) are located in the Mid Atlantic Region is at or near CONUS - Charlotte, NC. Initially identified work site address (subject to change or working remotely): 677 East 4th Street Charlotte, NC 28202

Desired qualifications for Kennel Aide | Animal Services candidates:

• Willingness to work with various species.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills required:

• Primarily focused on professional and management development training initiatives and aligned with 282 activities 282 functional area activities.
• Sanitation, basic animal care.

Competencies required:

• Dependability, patience, initiative.

Ancillary details of the roles:

• Assists with moving animals between areas.
• Helps during adoptions by introducing animals to visitors.

Reports to Lead Shelter Technician.

Job Description

Job Description

Rockdale County Animal Services (RCAS)

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We are building a talent pool of qualified individuals with a background in animal care, control, or shelter operations to support our growing team. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in animal services and a passion for serving both animals and the community. Positions may include Animal Services Officers, Kennel Assistants, and administrative support roles. Join us in making a meaningful impact—where compassion, professionalism, and public service come together.

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Our Vision

A future where our citizens and government work together so that every creature is compassionately cared for and has a safe place to call home.

Our Mission

Rockdale County Animal Services division educates, enforces, and assists Rockdale County citizens and visitors with animal needs through a tactful, dignified, discreet, caring, and protective manner. As part of the mission of RCAS, the division will strive to become a “no-kill” agency.

Our Core Values

• Health of Animals: RCAS values the welfare of the animals in our care and those in the community and will act in a caring and kind way.
• Quality of Life: RCAS desires a high quality of life for Rockdale County citizens and pets and will work to create an enjoyable and positive environment for the community.
• Cooperative accountability: RCAS will be accountable to each other and to serve Rockdale Citizens, and will seek accountability from those who serve with us, so that we can reach the goals we set.
• Care, Cleanliness, professionalism: We want to run an operation that is organized, clean, professional, and focused on care.
• Efficient use of tax dollars: We will analyze new ideas and programs to ensure that they align with the county’s financial goals. But we will also fight hard for additional financial resources when we believe there is a strong need.

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About Us

RCAS responds to about 3,800 animal-related complaints per year. This number continues to grow as our service hours have increased. We house around 1,500 animals a year. These animals include dogs, cats, chickens, sheep, pigs, rabbits, bearded dragons, snakes, cows, horses, and many more species.

Our fully staffed team consists of 15 dedicated professionals:

• 1 Deputy Director

• 1 Field Supervisor

• 1 Kennel Supervisor

• 1 Administrative Coordinator

• 2 Kennel Assistants

• 9 Field Officers

Most staff work 4–10-hour days, with day and night shifts available. We are open to the public and respond to routine complaints 7 days a week.

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Animal Control Officers (soon to be titled Animal Services Officers)

Role Overview:
A professional who ensures the safety and well-being of both humans and animals. Officers are responsible for responding to stray, injured, or aggressive animals. They investigate reports of animal cruelty, animal fighting, and often deal with concerns of animal hoarding. They focus on educating the public on proper and responsible animal ownership while enforcing local ordinances and state laws. They handle bite cases, rabies exposures to humans and domesticated animals, and set up testing or quarantines for these incidents.

Ideal Candidates:
Caring and compassionate towards animals and people. Able to communicate with the public and help build a positive relationship between the division and the community. Wanting to make a difference in not only the lives of animals but also the way the community views the animal shelter.

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Kennel Assistants

Role Overview:
A professional who is responsible for the daily care and maintenance of the animals housed at the animal shelter. The responsibilities include feeding, watering, cleaning, vaccinating, medicating, taking pictures, posting to social media and other websites, offering animal enrichment, working with potential adopters, working with owners on reclaiming their pets, working with rescue groups and humane societies to “pull” animals from the shelter. Attending off-site adoption events in the community as well as attending educational events at schools, senior centers, businesses, and other locations. Often giving tours of the shelter and speaking with visitors about what we do. The focus of the Kennel Assistant is to ensure the animals are clean, happy, and cared for while at our shelter.

Ideal Candidates:
Caring and compassionate towards animals and people. Able to communicate with the public. Knowledge of animal behavior and handling. A person who wants to make a difference in animals' and people's lives, but that is realistic that “they cannot save them all”.

The County of Riverside's Department of Animal Services offers multiple opportunities for Temporary Animal Services Counselor positions the Coachella Valley location.

The Temporary Animal Services Counselor will be responsible for overseeing basic animal intake process and actively contribute to enhancing animal outcomes within the department. They will play a crucial role in coordinating spay/neuter procedures for animals designated for outreach adoptions and ensuring smooth animal transportation to outreach events.

The ideal candidates for this role will possess experience in both the animal intake process and customer service, with a preference for those who have demonstrated leadership or supervisory capabilities. This role's work hours must require weekends and holidays.

The Temporary Animal Services Counselor is a first professional level classification and reports to a supervising or manager level position. This class is characterized by the responsibility for coordinating the animal intake and improving animal outcomes of shelter animals and participating in the Animal Services Community Outreach & Education Division activities.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity. The Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.

TAP Benefits: Meet the County!
Reasons to work for the County of Riverside - flipbook • Participate in Animal Services Community Outreach & Education Division activities; answer questions concerning age, breed, characteristics, and care and treatment of animals; responsible for knowing which animals are available for adoption, return-to-owner, etc., and knowing the temperaments and personalities of these animals.

• Assist and counsel owners and members of the public in the admittance and surrender of animals through proper interviewing techniques and completion of necessary paperwork; obtain accurate information regarding animal temperament, living habits and training, medical conditions, behavior, age, breed, and any relevant information from the relinquishing party; assist owners with alternative options to surrendering an animal.

• Prepare reports, maintain records, and fill out forms concerning activities; assist with the training of new staff and/or volunteers.

• May be assigned to any shift and required to be available as needed.

• May be specifically assigned as an Adoption Partner Coordinator and act as point of contact for rescue groups (adoption partners), coordinating the adoption of shelter animals to adoption partners and developing/maintaining relationships with adoption partners, and other related activities as assigned.

• Participate regularly in community events or animal adoption events that frequently occur on weekends; coordinate spay/neutering of animals in anticipation of outreach activities.

• Act as a fully participating member of the Community Outreach and Education Division and of the Adoption Team and work collaboratively and supportively with the Animal Care Technicians. OPTION I Experience: Six months performing animal care duties in a public or non-profit animal control program.

OPTION II Experience: One year of paid or voluntary experience in a veterinary office, animal grooming, animal board and kennel facility, or similar setting which included the care of animals.

OPTION III Experience: Two years of experience within a customer service environment.

ALL OPTIONS Knowledge of: Techniques and procedures for the safe, humane, and efficient handling of animals; laws and ordinances governing the licensing and treatment of animals; the symptoms of common animal diseases; common breeds of domestic animals and appropriate practices for their care and feeding.

Ability to: Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relations with the public, adoption partners and other employees; handle animals humanely and safely; manage difficult to place animals; read and comprehend laws and regulations pertaining to animal control; clearly explain animal services to the public; exercise tact and good judgment in dealings with the public; recognize symptoms of rabies and other animal diseases; keep statistical records; lift and handle cats, dogs (including large breeds) and other animals.

Physical exposure: This position may require working in an environment with exposure to animal smells, dander, excrement, fluids and wounds.What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all candidates. Coachella Valley candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants who are current employees of the Department of Animal Services may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of application received.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

For more information, please email Daniel Kimbrough at .

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
**Job Summary**
We are seeking a Technician I for our Animal Care Services Team at our Safety Assessment site located in Spencerville, OH.
A Technician I is in training to perform and become proficient in on-boarding tasks, procedures, and cooperating in a team environment. The technician is learning basic tasks required to support a study may include performing operational, administrative and technical tasks to provide comprehensive care for all species of laboratory animals at the site, including feeding/watering, sanitizing primary and secondary enclosures, environmental enrichment, handling and restraint and related tasks. Assist with the movement of animals and stocking of supplies. The technician is working under close supervision to gain proficiency.
Essential Functions _(The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed:_
+ Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.
+ Train in on-boarding tasks which may include animal handling, sexing, restraint on multiple species as well as feeding, watering, and husbandry of multiple species.
+ Specific tasks will be based on each area's training plan and business needs.
+ Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems.
+ Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
+ Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.
+ Perform all other related duties as assigned.
The pay for this position is $17/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
**Job Qualifications**
_(Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:_
+ Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred.
+ Experience: No previous experience required.
+ An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
+ Certification/Licensure: None, unless required by local government.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
+ Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
+ Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
+ Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
+ Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
+ Ability to work under specific time constraints.
Physical Demands:
+ Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals.
+ Must be able to perform procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
+ Must be able to frequently firmly hold species while utilizing fine motor skills.
+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
+ Work in a research environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, working at noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.
+ The employee regularly works with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards.
+ The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high depending upon the species housed.
Comments:
+ This position requires overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after hours shift coverage, as needed.
**About Safety Assessment**
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
**About Charles River**
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.
We're committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression), religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
**Job Summary**
We are seeking a Animal Care Technician I at our Safety Assessment site located in Mattawan, MI. **The pay for this position is $19/hour plus benefits.**
A **Technician I** is in training to perform and become proficient in on-boarding skills, procedures, and cooperating in a team environment. The technician is learning basic skills required to support a study which may include animal husbandry needs, animal handling, cages, equipment storage/tracking, wash systems, and water delivery system maintenance for various species throughout the site. The technician is working under close supervision to gain proficiency.
**Potential Permanent Schedules:** May vary based on business need and available roles to include:
Monday - Friday with weekend and holiday rotations 07:00AM* - 3:30PM*
Saturday - Wednesday with holiday rotations 07:00AM* - 3:30PM*
Wednesday - Saturday with holiday rotations 07:00AM* - 3:30PM*
**_All roles and shifts require flexibility to work extended hours outside of scheduled shift based on business need, sometimes with short notice._**
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
+ Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions.
+ Train in on-boarding skills which may include animal husbandry needs, animal handling, cages, equipment storage/tracking, wash systems, and water delivery system maintenance for various species throughout the site. Specific skills will be based on each area's training plan and business needs.
+ Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems.
+ Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
+ Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.
+ Perform all other related duties as assigned.
**Job Qualifications**
**Education:** High school diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.), preferred.
**Experience:** No previous experience required.
+ An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
**Certification/Licensure:** None.
**Other:**
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
+ Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
+ Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
+ Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and
+ Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
+ Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
+ Ability to work under specific time constraints.
**About Safety Assessment**
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
**About Charles River**
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit

Summary:

Who we are:

Have you ever thought about  devoting   your veterinarian skills to  the  recover y   and rehabilitat ion of dogs that are victims of cruelty and neglect? Come and join  the Canine Annex for Recovery and Enrichment (CARE) and  utilize   your skills to making the biggest difference in vulnerable animals’ lives.

What you’ll do:

The Director of Veterinary Services, CARE will perform all the duties of a licensed veterinarian, including providing compassionate, high-quality, practical veterinary care to a wide range of cruelty, neglect, and at-risk animals and supervise LVTs .

What you’ll get:

Work/life balance:

• four-day work week with three days off to recharge

• four weeks of paid vacation time to relax

• paid sick time to heal

• ten paid holidays to observe

• plus - one week of paid personal time to celebrate what and when you like

• Access to no-cost CE opportunities   plus a CE allowance

• Terrific benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax dependent care, and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions beginning after one year of service, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance and more (note that benefits are subject to change annually)

• Room to grow: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a medical professional and a person.

• Support: we are one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the world, so you will always have a strong team to lean on and cheer you on.

*Schedule is Wed-Sat, 9-7pm

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Managing Medical Cases (60%):

• Ensure CARE provides high quality individualized care, considering the medical and behavioral needs of our patients while maintaining overall population medicine using shelter best practices to a wide range of cruelty, neglect, and at-risk patients.
• Serve on a panel with medical, behavior, and operations leaders to review cases and make weekly pathway planning decisions, including humane euthanasia decisions, taking into consideration animals’ physical and behavioral well-being, using organizationally aligned tools developed to assess quality of life and readiness for adoption.
• Perform humane euthanasia for animals deemed unsuitable for placement, working closely with the behavior and medical teams to ensure a compassionate, low-stress procedure.
• Perform medical intakes on all new NYPD and CE cases admitted to CARE and in collaboration with partner departments for animals admitted to veterinary partner hospitals, AAH, ARC, and Adoption Center as needed.
• Provide medical support for large scale NYPD and CE cases.
• Perform exams, diagnostic tests, and medical treatments with full utilization of Fear Free medical handling.  Ensure all staff are practicing Fear Free handing.
• Develop skilled and efficient diagnosis and treatment plans following ARC/CARE/AAH medical parameters and guidelines.  
• Provide medical care for outpatients of owned, fostered out and/or animals in transition to the Adoption Center and placement partners.
• Maintain thorough, high quality medical records, documenting all exam findings, test results, and treatments.
• Work with partner hospitals as needed, including referral for advanced care, and assessing medical stability of new cases at partner hospitals.
• Respond to after-hours medical concerns.
• Oversee and maintain the CARE animal census.

People Management/Managing Patient Flow (20%):

• Oversee the daily medical care and case flow of the animals housed in CARE.
• Lead the Daily CARE rounds meeting.
• Lead monthly CARE LVT meeting.
• Develop, disseminate, and keep current the CARE Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure their implementation. Facility-specific SOPs are developed in conjunction with ARC, AAH, Adoption Center, BST to ensure best medical, sheltering, and behavioral practices.
• Model a standard of continued commitment to improve and expand upon all aspects of CARE including, medical, behavior, housing, safety, and animal flow.
• Set expectations and goals and provide consistent, high-quality feedback to direct reports, including regular 1:1s and quarterly feedback sessions to build strong relationships, provide clear direction, and encourage opportunities for development. Complete annual performance evaluations.
• Practice and espouse positive, people-centric management approaches that are in line with team and organizational core values.
• Recommend internal and external training opportunities as needed for direct reports in identified areas.
• Respond to concerns from direct reports and selected administrative staff, addressing them promptly and accordingly.
• Handle employee-relations issues with confidentiality and care, ensuring compliance with any applicable collective-bargaining agreements.
• Conduct corrective actions related to performance.
• Maintain proactive communication with the Senior Director as to any critical situations or issues.
• Support the Senior Director of Veterinary Services in handling any adverse client or patient events appropriately and professionally.
• Model a standard of continual commitment to improvement in all aspects of CARE animal care and handling of dogs and cats.
• Serve as a champion in times of change management and proactively partner with the ARC and CARE Leadership team in identifying ways to improve people policies and medical protocols.
• Collaborate with the AAH Office Manager and Direct of Veterinary Services to ensure CARE has appropriate DVM coverage 7 days per week.
• In collaboration with the AAH management team, ensure the CARE veterinary team is scheduled for all required training, meetings, and lectures.

Interdepartmental Communication/Administrative/Other (20%)

• Collaborate and support the work of partner departments, particularly the Humane Law Enforcement, Community Engagement, and the Adoption Center departments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when dealing with criminal cases.
• Attend staff meetings, doctor meetings and other requested meetings.
• Provide medical information and represent CARE to the public and to media when requested.
• Provide a high level of customer service to external and internal clients.
• Create, model, and follow written and verbally communicated ASPCA and CARE Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist with special projects, presentations and data collection as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Exemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values:

• Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals
• Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes
• Believes in Team – that we are stronger together
• Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible
• Focuses on Impact , specifically making change for animals

Qualification Requirements:

• Ability to successfully work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that combines individual patient and shelter medicine 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 courteously with all levels of staff.
• Maintain an open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols.
• Deploy with BST, Community Engagement, Community Medicine, National Field Response or Rehabilitation Services at one time per year (locally and nationally).
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work standing for 8 or more hours and bend, crouch, kneel and move freely to perform responsibilities that include handling potentially dangerous animals in stressful conditions.
• Able to occasionally work in physically challenging conditions and able to wear appropriate protective gear, including a protective mask; job responsibilities may entail exposure to chemical and biological hazards, such as feces and blood, exposure to sharp objects, working in noisy environments and working in areas with uneven, wet, and slippery surfaces.
• The Director may be requested and/or required to work additional hours, weekends, cover shifts and/or stay late. 
• May be required to work or provide medical and/or staffing support for disasters/storm coverage.

Compensation and benefits:

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 $169,500-$179,500. In addition to a competitive salary, this role offers a signing bonus.

For more information on our benefits offerings, click  here .

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Qualifications:

See above for qualifications details. Veterinarian License - Other

Language:

English (Required)

Education and Work Experience:

Doctorate: Veterinary Medicine (Required) 3+ years in GP, specialty, and/or shelter setting, DVM degree (or equivalent) with NY State veterinary license., Fear Free Shelter certification within 6 months of hire date., Previous experience in shelters preferred but not required.

Our EEO Policy:

The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.  A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA.  Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status,  or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Our EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA’s vision – that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

Your Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act:
Pursuant to regulations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), we provide this notice to applicants about eligible employees’ protected leave for certain reasons. Click on the link to learn more.

Applicants that are residents of Colorado and Oregon: Per CO Senate Bill 23-058 and ORS 659A.030, we cannot generally request or require any age-related information (i.e., age, DOB, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution) on an initial employment application; this includes any age-related inquiries through completion of the initial interview. We can require/request additional application materials; if those materials contain any age-related information, an applicant should redact the information before submitting an initial employment application.

Indiana Applicants: Pursuant to Indiana law, we are providing notice that it is an unlawful employment practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by: (1) refusing to employ an applicant for employment on the basis that the applicant is a veteran of the armed forces of the United States; or (2) refusing to employ an applicant for employment on the basis that the applicant is a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. Should you feel that you were a victim of discrimination on the basis of veteran status, please let us know at Alternatively, you can file a complaint with the following agencies at any time: Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N103, Indianapolis, IN 46204; Office: | Toll Free: ; Hearing Impaired: | Fax: ; E-mail: | Website: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Indianapolis Field Office; 115 W. Washington Street South Tower Suite 600; Indianapolis, IN 46204; Phone: ; Fax: ; TTY: ;ASL Video Phone: .

Summary:

Who we are:

Have you ever thought about  devoting   your veterinarian skills to  the  recover y   and rehabilitat ion of dogs that are victims of cruelty and neglect? Come and join  the Canine Annex for Recovery and Enrichment (CARE) and  utilize   your skills to making the biggest difference in vulnerable animals’ lives.

What you’ll do:

The Director of Veterinary Services, CARE will perform all the duties of a licensed veterinarian, including providing compassionate, high-quality, practical veterinary care to a wide range of cruelty, neglect, and at-risk animals and supervise LVTs .

What you’ll get:

Work/life balance:

• four-day work week with three days off to recharge

• four weeks of paid vacation time to relax

• paid sick time to heal

• ten paid holidays to observe

• plus - one week of paid personal time to celebrate what and when you like

• Access to no-cost CE opportunities   plus a CE allowance

• Terrific benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax dependent care, and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions beginning after one year of service, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance and more (note that benefits are subject to change annually)

• Room to grow: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a medical professional and a person.

• Support: we are one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the world, so you will always have a strong team to lean on and cheer you on.

*Schedule is Wed-Sat, 9-7pm

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Managing Medical Cases (60%):

• Ensure CARE provides high quality individualized care, considering the medical and behavioral needs of our patients while maintaining overall population medicine using shelter best practices to a wide range of cruelty, neglect, and at-risk patients.
• Serve on a panel with medical, behavior, and operations leaders to review cases and make weekly pathway planning decisions, including humane euthanasia decisions, taking into consideration animals’ physical and behavioral well-being, using organizationally aligned tools developed to assess quality of life and readiness for adoption.
• Perform humane euthanasia for animals deemed unsuitable for placement, working closely with the behavior and medical teams to ensure a compassionate, low-stress procedure.
• Perform medical intakes on all new NYPD and CE cases admitted to CARE and in collaboration with partner departments for animals admitted to veterinary partner hospitals, AAH, ARC, and Adoption Center as needed.
• Provide medical support for large scale NYPD and CE cases.
• Perform exams, diagnostic tests, and medical treatments with full utilization of Fear Free medical handling.  Ensure all staff are practicing Fear Free handing.
• Develop skilled and efficient diagnosis and treatment plans following ARC/CARE/AAH medical parameters and guidelines.  
• Provide medical care for outpatients of owned, fostered out and/or animals in transition to the Adoption Center and placement partners.
• Maintain thorough, high quality medical records, documenting all exam findings, test results, and treatments.
• Work with partner hospitals as needed, including referral for advanced care, and assessing medical stability of new cases at partner hospitals.
• Respond to after-hours medical concerns.
• Oversee and maintain the CARE animal census.

People Management/Managing Patient Flow (20%):

• Oversee the daily medical care and case flow of the animals housed in CARE.
• Lead the Daily CARE rounds meeting.
• Lead monthly CARE LVT meeting.
• Develop, disseminate, and keep current the CARE Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure their implementation. Facility-specific SOPs are developed in conjunction with ARC, AAH, Adoption Center, BST to ensure best medical, sheltering, and behavioral practices.
• Model a standard of continued commitment to improve and expand upon all aspects of CARE including, medical, behavior, housing, safety, and animal flow.
• Set expectations and goals and provide consistent, high-quality feedback to direct reports, including regular 1:1s and quarterly feedback sessions to build strong relationships, provide clear direction, and encourage opportunities for development. Complete annual performance evaluations.
• Practice and espouse positive, people-centric management approaches that are in line with team and organizational core values.
• Recommend internal and external training opportunities as needed for direct reports in identified areas.
• Respond to concerns from direct reports and selected administrative staff, addressing them promptly and accordingly.
• Handle employee-relations issues with confidentiality and care, ensuring compliance with any applicable collective-bargaining agreements.
• Conduct corrective actions related to performance.
• Maintain proactive communication with the Senior Director as to any critical situations or issues.
• Support the Senior Director of Veterinary Services in handling any adverse client or patient events appropriately and professionally.
• Model a standard of continual commitment to improvement in all aspects of CARE animal care and handling of dogs and cats.
• Serve as a champion in times of change management and proactively partner with the ARC and CARE Leadership team in identifying ways to improve people policies and medical protocols.
• Collaborate with the AAH Office Manager and Direct of Veterinary Services to ensure CARE has appropriate DVM coverage 7 days per week.
• In collaboration with the AAH management team, ensure the CARE veterinary team is scheduled for all required training, meetings, and lectures.

Interdepartmental Communication/Administrative/Other (20%)

• Collaborate and support the work of partner departments, particularly the Humane Law Enforcement, Community Engagement, and the Adoption Center departments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when dealing with criminal cases.
• Attend staff meetings, doctor meetings and other requested meetings.
• Provide medical information and represent CARE to the public and to media when requested.
• Provide a high level of customer service to external and internal clients.
• Create, model, and follow written and verbally communicated ASPCA and CARE Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist with special projects, presentations and data collection as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Exemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values:

• Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals
• Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes
• Believes in Team – that we are stronger together
• Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible
• Focuses on Impact , specifically making change for animals

Qualification Requirements:

• Ability to successfully work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that combines individual patient and shelter medicine 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 courteously with all levels of staff.
• Maintain an open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols.
• Deploy with BST, Community Engagement, Community Medicine, National Field Response or Rehabilitation Services at one time per year (locally and nationally).
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work standing for 8 or more hours and bend, crouch, kneel and move freely to perform responsibilities that include handling potentially dangerous animals in stressful conditions.
• Able to occasionally work in physically challenging conditions and able to wear appropriate protective gear, including a protective mask; job responsibilities may entail exposure to chemical and biological hazards, such as feces and blood, exposure to sharp objects, working in noisy environments and working in areas with uneven, wet, and slippery surfaces.
• The Director may be requested and/or required to work additional hours, weekends, cover shifts and/or stay late. 
• May be required to work or provide medical and/or staffing support for disasters/storm coverage.

Compensation and benefits:

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 $169,500-$179,500. In addition to a competitive salary, this role offers a signing bonus.

For more information on our benefits offerings, click  here .

Stay Connected – Join Our Talent Community

If you are interested in joining our team but do not see a position listed that fits your experience or interests, please  visit our website to join our Talent Community  and stay connected to future opportunities with the ASPCA.

Qualifications:

See above for qualifications details. Veterinarian License - Other

Language:

English (Required)

Education and Work Experience:

Doctorate: Veterinary Medicine (Required) 3+ years in GP, specialty, and/or shelter setting, DVM degree (or equivalent) with NY State veterinary license., Fear Free Shelter certification within 6 months of hire date., Previous experience in shelters preferred but not required.

Our EEO Policy:

The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.  A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA.  Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status,  or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Our EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA’s vision – that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

Your Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act:
Pursuant to regulations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), we provide this notice to applicants about eligible employees’ protected leave for certain reasons. Click on the link to learn more.

Applicants that are residents of Colorado and Oregon: Per CO Senate Bill 23-058 and ORS 659A.030, we cannot generally request or require any age-related information (i.e., age, DOB, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution) on an initial employment application; this includes any age-related inquiries through completion of the initial interview. We can require/request additional application materials; if those materials contain any age-related information, an applicant should redact the information before submitting an initial employment application.

Indiana Applicants: Pursuant to Indiana law, we are providing notice that it is an unlawful employment practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by: (1) refusing to employ an applicant for employment on the basis that the applicant is a veteran of the armed forces of the United States; or (2) refusing to employ an applicant for employment on the basis that the applicant is a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. Should you feel that you were a victim of discrimination on the basis of veteran status, please let us know at Alternatively, you can file a complaint with the following agencies at any time: Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N103, Indianapolis, IN 46204; Office: | Toll Free: ; Hearing Impaired: | Fax: ; E-mail: | Website: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Indianapolis Field Office; 115 W. Washington Street South Tower Suite 600; Indianapolis, IN 46204; Phone: ; Fax: ; TTY: ;ASL Video Phone: .

Summary:

Who we are:

Have you ever thought about  devoting   your veterinarian skills to  the  recover y   and rehabilitat ion of dogs that are victims of cruelty and neglect? Come and join  the Canine Annex for Recovery and Enrichment (CARE) and  utilize   your skills to making the biggest difference in vulnerable animals’ lives.

What you’ll do:

The Director of Veterinary Services, CARE will perform all the duties of a licensed veterinarian, including providing compassionate, high-quality, practical veterinary care to a wide range of cruelty, neglect, and at-risk animals and supervise LVTs .

What you’ll get:

Work/life balance:

• four-day work week with three days off to recharge

• four weeks of paid vacation time to relax

• paid sick time to heal

• ten paid holidays to observe

• plus - one week of paid personal time to celebrate what and when you like

• Access to no-cost CE opportunities   plus a CE allowance

• Terrific benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax dependent care, and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions beginning after one year of service, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance and more (note that benefits are subject to change annually)

• Room to grow: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a medical professional and a person.

• Support: we are one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the world, so you will always have a strong team to lean on and cheer you on.

*Schedule is Wed-Sat, 9-7pm

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Managing Medical Cases (60%):

• Ensure CARE provides high quality individualized care, considering the medical and behavioral needs of our patients while maintaining overall population medicine using shelter best practices to a wide range of cruelty, neglect, and at-risk patients.
• Serve on a panel with medical, behavior, and operations leaders to review cases and make weekly pathway planning decisions, including humane euthanasia decisions, taking into consideration animals’ physical and behavioral well-being, using organizationally aligned tools developed to assess quality of life and readiness for adoption.
• Perform humane euthanasia for animals deemed unsuitable for placement, working closely with the behavior and medical teams to ensure a compassionate, low-stress procedure.
• Perform medical intakes on all new NYPD and CE cases admitted to CARE and in collaboration with partner departments for animals admitted to veterinary partner hospitals, AAH, ARC, and Adoption Center as needed.
• Provide medical support for large scale NYPD and CE cases.
• Perform exams, diagnostic tests, and medical treatments with full utilization of Fear Free medical handling.  Ensure all staff are practicing Fear Free handing.
• Develop skilled and efficient diagnosis and treatment plans following ARC/CARE/AAH medical parameters and guidelines.  
• Provide medical care for outpatients of owned, fostered out and/or animals in transition to the Adoption Center and placement partners.
• Maintain thorough, high quality medical records, documenting all exam findings, test results, and treatments.
• Work with partner hospitals as needed, including referral for advanced care, and assessing medical stability of new cases at partner hospitals.
• Respond to after-hours medical concerns.
• Oversee and maintain the CARE animal census.

People Management/Managing Patient Flow (20%):

• Oversee the daily medical care and case flow of the animals housed in CARE.
• Lead the Daily CARE rounds meeting.
• Lead monthly CARE LVT meeting.
• Develop, disseminate, and keep current the CARE Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure their implementation. Facility-specific SOPs are developed in conjunction with ARC, AAH, Adoption Center, BST to ensure best medical, sheltering, and behavioral practices.
• Model a standard of continued commitment to improve and expand upon all aspects of CARE including, medical, behavior, housing, safety, and animal flow.
• Set expectations and goals and provide consistent, high-quality feedback to direct reports, including regular 1:1s and quarterly feedback sessions to build strong relationships, provide clear direction, and encourage opportunities for development. Complete annual performance evaluations.
• Practice and espouse positive, people-centric management approaches that are in line with team and organizational core values.
• Recommend internal and external training opportunities as needed for direct reports in identified areas.
• Respond to concerns from direct reports and selected administrative staff, addressing them promptly and accordingly.
• Handle employee-relations issues with confidentiality and care, ensuring compliance with any applicable collective-bargaining agreements.
• Conduct corrective actions related to performance.
• Maintain proactive communication with the Senior Director as to any critical situations or issues.
• Support the Senior Director of Veterinary Services in handling any adverse client or patient events appropriately and professionally.
• Model a standard of continual commitment to improvement in all aspects of CARE animal care and handling of dogs and cats.
• Serve as a champion in times of change management and proactively partner with the ARC and CARE Leadership team in identifying ways to improve people policies and medical protocols.
• Collaborate with the AAH Office Manager and Direct of Veterinary Services to ensure CARE has appropriate DVM coverage 7 days per week.
• In collaboration with the AAH management team, ensure the CARE veterinary team is scheduled for all required training, meetings, and lectures.

Interdepartmental Communication/Administrative/Other (20%)

• Collaborate and support the work of partner departments, particularly the Humane Law Enforcement, Community Engagement, and the Adoption Center departments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when dealing with criminal cases.
• Attend staff meetings, doctor meetings and other requested meetings.
• Provide medical information and represent CARE to the public and to media when requested.
• Provide a high level of customer service to external and internal clients.
• Create, model, and follow written and verbally communicated ASPCA and CARE Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist with special projects, presentations and data collection as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Exemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values:

• Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals
• Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes
• Believes in Team – that we are stronger together
• Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible
• Focuses on Impact , specifically making change for animals

Qualification Requirements:

• Ability to successfully work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that combines individual patient and shelter medicine 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 courteously with all levels of staff.
• Maintain an open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols.
• Deploy with BST, Community Engagement, Community Medicine, National Field Response or Rehabilitation Services at one time per year (locally and nationally).
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work standing for 8 or more hours and bend, crouch, kneel and move freely to perform responsibilities that include handling potentially dangerous animals in stressful conditions.
• Able to occasionally work in physically challenging conditions and able to wear appropriate protective gear, including a protective mask; job responsibilities may entail exposure to chemical and biological hazards, such as feces and blood, exposure to sharp objects, working in noisy environments and working in areas with uneven, wet, and slippery surfaces.
• The Director may be requested and/or required to work additional hours, weekends, cover shifts and/or stay late. 
• May be required to work or provide medical and/or staffing support for disasters/storm coverage.

Compensation and benefits:

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 $169,500-$179,500. In addition to a competitive salary, this role offers a signing bonus.

For more information on our benefits offerings, click  here .

Stay Connected – Join Our Talent Community

If you are interested in joining our team but do not see a position listed that fits your experience or interests, please  visit our website to join our Talent Community  and stay connected to future opportunities with the ASPCA.

Qualifications:

See above for qualifications details. Veterinarian License - Other

Language:

English (Required)

Education and Work Experience:

Doctorate: Veterinary Medicine (Required) 3+ years in GP, specialty, and/or shelter setting, DVM degree (or equivalent) with NY State veterinary license., Fear Free Shelter certification within 6 months of hire date., Previous experience in shelters preferred but not required.

Our EEO Policy:

The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.  A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA.  Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status,  or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Our EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA’s vision – that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

Your Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act:
Pursuant to regulations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), we provide this notice to applicants about eligible employees’ protected leave for certain reasons. Click on the link to learn more.

Applicants that are residents of Colorado and Oregon: Per CO Senate Bill 23-058 and ORS 659A.030, we cannot generally request or require any age-related information (i.e., age, DOB, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution) on an initial employment application; this includes any age-related inquiries through completion of the initial interview. We can require/request additional application materials; if those materials contain any age-related information, an applicant should redact the information before submitting an initial employment application.

Indiana Applicants: Pursuant to Indiana law, we are providing notice that it is an unlawful employment practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by: (1) refusing to employ an applicant for employment on the basis that the applicant is a veteran of the armed forces of the United States; or (2) refusing to employ an applicant for employment on the basis that the applicant is a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. Should you feel that you were a victim of discrimination on the basis of veteran status, please let us know at Alternatively, you can file a complaint with the following agencies at any time: Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N103, Indianapolis, IN 46204; Office: | Toll Free: ; Hearing Impaired: | Fax: ; E-mail: | Website: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Indianapolis Field Office; 115 W. Washington Street South Tower Suite 600; Indianapolis, IN 46204; Phone: ; Fax: ; TTY: ;ASL Video Phone: .

Summary:

Who we are:

Have you ever thought about  devoting   your veterinarian skills to  the  recover y   and rehabilitat ion of dogs that are victims of cruelty and neglect? Come and join  the Canine Annex for Recovery and Enrichment (CARE) and  utilize   your skills to making the biggest difference in vulnerable animals’ lives.

What you’ll do:

The Director of Veterinary Services, CARE will perform all the duties of a licensed veterinarian, including providing compassionate, high-quality, practical veterinary care to a wide range of cruelty, neglect, and at-risk animals and supervise LVTs .

What you’ll get:

Work/life balance:

• four-day work week with three days off to recharge

• four weeks of paid vacation time to relax

• paid sick time to heal

• ten paid holidays to observe

• plus - one week of paid personal time to celebrate what and when you like

• Access to no-cost CE opportunities   plus a CE allowance

• Terrific benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax dependent care, and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions beginning after one year of service, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance and more (note that benefits are subject to change annually)

• Room to grow: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a medical professional and a person.

• Support: we are one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the world, so you will always have a strong team to lean on and cheer you on.

*Schedule is Wed-Sat, 9-7pm

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Managing Medical Cases (60%):

• Ensure CARE provides high quality individualized care, considering the medical and behavioral needs of our patients while maintaining overall population medicine using shelter best practices to a wide range of cruelty, neglect, and at-risk patients.
• Serve on a panel with medical, behavior, and operations leaders to review cases and make weekly pathway planning decisions, including humane euthanasia decisions, taking into consideration animals’ physical and behavioral well-being, using organizationally aligned tools developed to assess quality of life and readiness for adoption.
• Perform humane euthanasia for animals deemed unsuitable for placement, working closely with the behavior and medical teams to ensure a compassionate, low-stress procedure.
• Perform medical intakes on all new NYPD and CE cases admitted to CARE and in collaboration with partner departments for animals admitted to veterinary partner hospitals, AAH, ARC, and Adoption Center as needed.
• Provide medical support for large scale NYPD and CE cases.
• Perform exams, diagnostic tests, and medical treatments with full utilization of Fear Free medical handling.  Ensure all staff are practicing Fear Free handing.
• Develop skilled and efficient diagnosis and treatment plans following ARC/CARE/AAH medical parameters and guidelines.  
• Provide medical care for outpatients of owned, fostered out and/or animals in transition to the Adoption Center and placement partners.
• Maintain thorough, high quality medical records, documenting all exam findings, test results, and treatments.
• Work with partner hospitals as needed, including referral for advanced care, and assessing medical stability of new cases at partner hospitals.
• Respond to after-hours medical concerns.
• Oversee and maintain the CARE animal census.

People Management/Managing Patient Flow (20%):

• Oversee the daily medical care and case flow of the animals housed in CARE.
• Lead the Daily CARE rounds meeting.
• Lead monthly CARE LVT meeting.
• Develop, disseminate, and keep current the CARE Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure their implementation. Facility-specific SOPs are developed in conjunction with ARC, AAH, Adoption Center, BST to ensure best medical, sheltering, and behavioral practices.
• Model a standard of continued commitment to improve and expand upon all aspects of CARE including, medical, behavior, housing, safety, and animal flow.
• Set expectations and goals and provide consistent, high-quality feedback to direct reports, including regular 1:1s and quarterly feedback sessions to build strong relationships, provide clear direction, and encourage opportunities for development. Complete annual performance evaluations.
• Practice and espouse positive, people-centric management approaches that are in line with team and organizational core values.
• Recommend internal and external training opportunities as needed for direct reports in identified areas.
• Respond to concerns from direct reports and selected administrative staff, addressing them promptly and accordingly.
• Handle employee-relations issues with confidentiality and care, ensuring compliance with any applicable collective-bargaining agreements.
• Conduct corrective actions related to performance.
• Maintain proactive communication with the Senior Director as to any critical situations or issues.
• Support the Senior Director of Veterinary Services in handling any adverse client or patient events appropriately and professionally.
• Model a standard of continual commitment to improvement in all aspects of CARE animal care and handling of dogs and cats.
• Serve as a champion in times of change management and proactively partner with the ARC and CARE Leadership team in identifying ways to improve people policies and medical protocols.
• Collaborate with the AAH Office Manager and Direct of Veterinary Services to ensure CARE has appropriate DVM coverage 7 days per week.
• In collaboration with the AAH management team, ensure the CARE veterinary team is scheduled for all required training, meetings, and lectures.

Interdepartmental Communication/Administrative/Other (20%)

• Collaborate and support the work of partner departments, particularly the Humane Law Enforcement, Community Engagement, and the Adoption Center departments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when dealing with criminal cases.
• Attend staff meetings, doctor meetings and other requested meetings.
• Provide medical information and represent CARE to the public and to media when requested.
• Provide a high level of customer service to external and internal clients.
• Create, model, and follow written and verbally communicated ASPCA and CARE Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist with special projects, presentations and data collection as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Exemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values:

• Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals
• Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes
• Believes in Team – that we are stronger together
• Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible
• Focuses on Impact , specifically making change for animals

Qualification Requirements:

• Ability to successfully work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that combines individual patient and shelter medicine 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 courteously with all levels of staff.
• Maintain an open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols.
• Deploy with BST, Community Engagement, Community Medicine, National Field Response or Rehabilitation Services at one time per year (locally and nationally).
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work standing for 8 or more hours and bend, crouch, kneel and move freely to perform responsibilities that include handling potentially dangerous animals in stressful conditions.
• Able to occasionally work in physically challenging conditions and able to wear appropriate protective gear, including a protective mask; job responsibilities may entail exposure to chemical and biological hazards, such as feces and blood, exposure to sharp objects, working in noisy environments and working in areas with uneven, wet, and slippery surfaces.
• The Director may be requested and/or required to work additional hours, weekends, cover shifts and/or stay late. 
• May be required to work or provide medical and/or staffing support for disasters/storm coverage.

Compensation and benefits:

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 $169,500-$179,500. In addition to a competitive salary, this role offers a signing bonus.

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Qualifications:

See above for qualifications details. Veterinarian License - Other

Language:

English (Required)

Education and Work Experience:

Doctorate: Veterinary Medicine (Required) 3+ years in GP, specialty, and/or shelter setting, DVM degree (or equivalent) with NY State veterinary license., Fear Free Shelter certification within 6 months of hire date., Previous experience in shelters preferred but not required.

Our EEO Policy:

The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.  A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA.  Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status,  or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Our EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA’s vision – that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

Your Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act:
Pursuant to regulations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), we provide this notice to applicants about eligible employees’ protected leave for certain reasons. Click on the link to learn more.

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