Lead Veterinarian
Company: Joveo CPA - ASPCA (A)
Location: Bronx
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Summary:Who we are:Have you ever wondered what happens to cats
and dogs whose owners are unable to afford veterinary care? We did.
The ASPCA's Community Medicine (CM) team provides expert veterinary
care to support the welfare of animals and their people through our
stationary and mobile veterinary clinics, serving the most
underserved communities in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. We
help pet owners overcome barriers to care, bringing quality
services directly to the communities that need us most and
partially or fully subsidizing the cost of basic and preventive
care. CM treats people and pets with dignity and respect, assisting
pet owners in making informed decisions about their pets' health
and wellbeing regardless of their financial circumstances. When you
come to work at the ASPCA, you join a team of over 1,000 dedicated
colleagues with deep knowledge, skills, and passion for the animals
we serve.What you'll do: Support new and experienced veterinarians
in reaching their potential at a job they are proud of, where
animal well-being, teamwork and serving the community are at the
core of our work. As a member of the management team, you will
deliver key CM objectives: lead a happy, high-functioning team,
ensure patients receive the highest-quality care with minimal fear
and stress, and deliver outstanding client experiences to maximize
the ASPCA's impact in the community. As both a player and a coach,
you will work as a CM veterinarian as needed - seeing appointments,
treating cats and dogs in our Primary Pet Care (PPC) program or
performing high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) for
shelter/rescue animals and beloved pets. -What you'll get:
- Work/life balance:
- five-day work week with two days off to recharge - regular day
shifts with no on-call or after-hours
- paid vacation time to relax
- paid sick time to heal
- three paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep
your skills sharp
- ten paid holidays to observe
- plus - paid personal time to celebrate what and when you
like
- 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
- veterinary state license fee reimbursement
- 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 veterinarian and a leader
- Support: structured mentorship from experienced veterinarians -
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 onWork Schedule: This is typically a
Monday - Friday, 8 hour schedule with flexibility to work
occasionally beyond the scheduled work day and Saturdays
approximately once per quarter may be required. This is an on-site
position at the CVC and requires occasional flexibility in
reporting location.Reporting Structure:You will report to the
Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC) Director (solid line) for all
nonmedical job functions and will take direction from the Senior
Medical Director (dotted line) for all duties related to veterinary
medicine.Responsibilities:Job Responsibilities include but are not
limited to:People Leadership (35%)
- Support a culture of respect, belonging and teamwork through
regular 1:1s, recognition, supervision, developmental coaching,
performance evaluation and feedback; seek counsel with CM's People
Partner as needed -
- Oversee and monitor medicine and surgery provided at the
ASPCA's CVC according to CM's standard operating procedures and
guidelines
- Coach veterinarians in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter
(HQHVSN) techniques and other medical protocols. - -
- Ensure that all team members have received training and
mastered the skills to handle patients in a low stress manner, and
that they implement these handling techniques consistently in all
their interactions with animals
- Instill the guiding principle that everyone can - and should -
actively support the animals' behavioral and mental health in
everything they do
- Teach and train veterinarians about their role in the ASPCA's
commitment to improving access to care for all animals
- Coach veterinarians and others to communicate effectively with
clients, including difficult end-of-life conversations
- Be a consistent and visible presence on the floor to answer
questions, make timely adjustments, offer support, receive/give
feedback, lend a hand, and foster understanding and commitment to
ASPCA's mission
- In coordination with your management team peers (Medical and
Client Operations Managers) and under the guidance of the CVC
Director, deliver cohesive messaging and address root causes of
location problems and deliver corrective action plans as
needed
- Partner with the ASPCA's Talent Acquisition Team to recruit and
hire staff and per diem veterinarians; onboard and train new staff
on CM medical processes and procedures
- Mentor and train Residents, Fellows and Interns and Externs.
Coach your staff to do the sameMedical (50%)
- Provide compassionate, quality preventive and basic care to
patients in underserved areas, overseeing all aspects of veterinary
care during a clinic day including physical examination,
diagnostics, treatment recommendations and delivery, prescribing of
medications and discharge information
- Work side by side with staff veterinarians as a PPC doctor or
HQHVSN surgeon treating cats and dogs
- Perform pre-surgery physical examinations on all surgical
candidates; perform approximately 30-40 high quality, high volume
spay/neuter surgical procedures per spay/neuter clinic day -
- Diagnose and treat post-surgical complications of outpatient
animals
- Triage and refer cases that do not fall within the Community
Medicine parameters of care as appropriate
- Fill in as needed to cover surgery or PPC shifts
- Support internal ASPCA departments, such as the Adoption
Center, Animal Hospital, Kitten Nursery, ARC/CARE, CMS and
Community Engagement, with medical consultations and support
- Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our
care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling
techniques -Administrative (15%)
- Schedule CM staff veterinarians and per diems for optimal
coverage to keep the program running smoothly
- Meet regularly with the Senior Medical Director and Senior
Director of Operations; provide open and honest and communication
and feedback when things aren't working as they should
- Participate in monthly CM Veterinary Medicine Rounds and
Morbidity and Mortality Meetings with the Vice President of
Medicine; present on interesting cases or current topics in
veterinary medicine as needed
- Support the ASPCA's commitment to research and development to
benefit animals across the country by participating in studies
designed to improve access to care
- Attend workshops or meetings as neededExemplifies 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
animalsCompensation 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 - $179,500For more
information on our benefits offerings, can be found . Stay
Connected - Join Our Talent CommunityIf you are interested in
joining our team but do not see a position listed that fits your
experience or interests, please click -to stay connected to future
opportunities with the ASPCA.Qualifications:Current New York State
Department of Education Veterinary License, Demonstrate true
leadership abilities in challenging situations, Excellent work
attendance records, Fear Free - Veterinary certification is
required within 60 days of hire, Maintain open mind regarding
changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new
protocols, Must have Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or
equivalent, Must possess ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced
clinic environment - -Veterinarian License - OtherLanguage:English
(Required)Education and Work Experience:Doctorate: Veterinary
Medicine (Required), DVM (Required) - -Minimum one year of
experience in high quality, high volume spay/neuter, Minimum three
years veterinary experience in small animal medicine and surgery,
Previous people management experience strongly preferredOur 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.Applicants that are residents of Colorado: Per
CO Senate Bill 23-058, 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 in the initial
interview. We are permitted to require/request additional
application materials; if those materials contain any age-related
information, an applicant may redact the information before
submitting an initial employment application.
Keywords: Joveo CPA - ASPCA (A), Toms River , Lead Veterinarian, Other , Bronx, New Jersey
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