Veterinary Public Health Specialist - ASPCA
Company: ASPCA
Location: Miami
Posted on: October 17, 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: Help animals in need! Our highly skilled
veterinarians, along with support from licensed technicians and
assistants, provide essential services to the pets and rescue
animals that need us the most. CM's team of medical professionals
sees over 100,000 animals every year-and there are many more that
need our help. No worrying about the cost of services to your
clients, minimal paperwork, no on-call or overnight shifts, and no
after-hours emergencies. You get to focus on your patients - and
have a life! The ASPCA will support you professionally through
mentorship and training in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter.
If you have limited experience with HQHVSN and have always wanted
to become a better, more efficient surgeon, this is your
opportunity to learn from the pros.What you'll get:
- Work/life balance:
- 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 person
- 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.Responsibilities:Job
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Medical (60%)
- Provide compassionate, quality preventive and basic care to
patients, overseeing all aspects of veterinary care during a clinic
day including physical examination, diagnostics, treatment
recommendations and delivery, prescribing of medications and
discharge information
- Perform pre-surgery physical examinations on all surgical
candidates
- Perform 30-40 high quality, high volume spay/neuter surgical
procedures per spay/neuter clinic day (individualized training
provided by the ASPCA)
- Diagnose and treat post-surgical medical complications
- Perform and oversee all aspects of minor outpatient surgical
procedures
- Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our
care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling
techniques
- Triage and refer cases that do not fall within CM's parameters
of care as appropriate
- Perform humane euthanasia in accordance with ASPCA policy and
CM protocolsClient Service (30%)
- Communicate with all clients in a non-judgement, effective and
professional manner; discuss physical examination and test results
to allow pet owners to make informed decisions about their pet's
care
- Counsel owners about end of life and other sensitive medical
concerns
- Provide discharge instructions for patients and oversee the
dispensing of medicationsAdministrative/Teamwork (10%)
- Document exam findings, test results and treatment
recommendations according to ASPCA guidelines
- Collaborate and foster good communication with ASPCA
colleagues
- Participate in veterinary/medical training of CM staff, ASPCA
staff and veterinary and technical students by coaching,
discussion, and demonstration
- Assist in determining the needed scope of services provided by
Community Medicine based on experience with patients and clients
and provide input into medical protocols
- 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
- Participate in CM's monthly virtual medical rounds, attend
workshops or staff meetings as requested
- For those willing/interested in travel, occasional
opportunities to deploy with the ASPCA's National Field Response
team to assist with large-scale disaster or cruelty
casesExemplifies 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
animalsQualifications:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent)
- Current Florida State veterinary license - new graduates
welcome!
- Fear Free Veterinary certification is required within 60 days
of hireWork Experience:
- We love new graduates and provide structured mentorship while
you hone your skills
- Experience in high quality, high volume spay/neuter
preferred
- Experience in general small animal practice or shelter medicine
preferredCompensation 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 $123,000 - $130,000For more
information on our benefits offerings, can be found here. 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 this link and join our Talent
Community to stay connected to future opportunities with the
ASPCA.Qualifications:Veterinarian License - OtherLanguage:English
(Required), SpanishEducation and Work Experience:DVM: Veterinary
Medicine (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).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.
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