Part Time Veterinarian

iHire; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading animal welfare organization as a veterinarian in NYC, providing essential care to vulnerable cats and dogs. Enjoy a three-day work week with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team environment. Your role will involve delivering high-quality veterinary care and mentoring staff while ensuring the well-being of animals in need.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick and personal time

Continuing education opportunities

CE allowance

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of clinical practice, shelter medicine experience preferred.
• Fear Free certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, practical, and cost-efficient veterinary care.
• Mentor staff and externs, ensuring high standards of care.
• Coordinate follow-up care and communicate medical conditions.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Animal Handling

Education

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary License

Job description

Have you ever thought about devoting your veterinarian skills to providing care to the most vulnerable cats and dogs in NYC? Come and join the Adoption Center team and utilize best practices and innovative programs to ensure all animals receive timely services and support, helping them move quickly and successfully into safe and loving homes.

What you’ll do:

The veterinarian will be a critical player on this high-performing staff and volunteer team that works collaboratively and effectively with internal and external stakeholders to further the ASPCA’s ultimate goal: that all animals live good lives.

What you’ll get:

• Work/life balance: three-day work week, paid vacation, sick and personal time
• Access to no-cost continuing education opportunities plus a CE allowance
• Robust 401(k) plan with employer contributions after one year
• Opportunities for professional growth through development programs
• Support from a large, impactful animal welfare organization

* Schedule: 3 days/week (8-hour shifts, including one weekend day)

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide High Quality Patient and Population Care (60%)

• Deliver compassionate, practical, and cost-efficient veterinary care to a variety of canines and felines following shelter medicine principles
• Diagnose and treat patients efficiently, coordinating with ASPCA programs and colleagues
• Maintain communication regarding animal health across departments
• Ensure animals receive medical exams upon intake and ongoing care, including creating Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (CVI) for interstate transport
• Lead daily medical rounds and manage quarantine and isolation spaces
• Make informed decisions about euthanasia considering animals’ needs
• Follow all safety protocols and SOPs, and participate in continuing education
• Provide medical information to other departments, the public, and media
• Deploy with ASPCA teams as needed and perform other duties as assigned

Teach and Coach Quality Patient Care (40%)

• Contribute to a culture of learning and improvement
• Mentor staff and externs, ensuring high standards of care
• Coordinate follow-up care and communicate medical conditions to stakeholders
• Participate in meetings and training sessions

Core Values:

• Commitment to animals’ well-being
• Ownership and responsibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Innovation and impact

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting salary ranges from $88,800 to $93,600, depending on experience and qualifications, with a signing bonus. For details on benefits, visit our website.

Join Our Talent Community:

If interested but no current openings match your profile, join our talent community via our website to stay connected for future opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teaching, communication, and animal handling skills
• Veterinary License and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine
• Fear Free certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days
• Minimum two years of clinical practice, shelter medicine experience preferred

EEO Policy:

The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics.