Relief Veterinarian

ASPCA; Town of Pawling (NY); On-site; USD 186,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

ASPCA in Pawling, NY seeks Relief Veterinarians to pick up shifts at the Recovery & Rehabilitation Center. The flex workforce lets you choose shifts and locations, supporting surge coverage and leaves while helping animals.

As a Flex Veterinarian, you provide high-quality care; surgery is not required, shifts are supported by assistants and licensed technicians, and weekend/holiday premiums apply. You may also be deployed to NYC programs or national teams.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited program.
• Current NYS licensure.
• Two or more years of clinical practice preferred.
• Fear Free Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations of animals.
• Order and interpret diagnostics.
• Develop efficient, low-stress diagnostic and treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical practice

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

New York State Licensure

Fear Free Certification preferred

Job description

The ASPCA is seeking Relief Veterinarians to pick up shifts at our Recovery & Rehabilitation Center (R&R) in Pawling, NY. Our Flex workforce plays an important role enabling the ASPCA to serve animals by rounding out schedules, providing surge capacity, covering leaves and other vacancies, and more. The work is flexible – you pick your shifts and locations. The work is meaningful – you get the opportunity to sharpen skillsets, engage in diverse work, and keep skills fresh that you may not use on a frequent basis, all while serving the most vulnerable animals in the country.

Who We Are: At the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), we’re proud to work with a broad and talented team of professionals who help drive our mission to prevent animal cruelty and promote animal well‑being across the country. Since 1866, we’ve been at the forefront of animal welfare, and every member of our extended team contributes to our hands‑on work, advocacy, and education efforts. By working with the ASPCA, you’re helping improve the lives of animals and the people who care about them.

The R&R is a specialized facility designed to provide integrated sheltering, behavioral, and medical care for canines recovering from cruelty and neglect. The team works closely with ASPCA colleagues in NYC to support the continued recovery of dogs involved in NYPD animal cruelty cases. Treatment planning is resource‑driven and incorporates both physical and mental well‑being. Available diagnostics include in‑house and send‑out laboratory testing, as well as in‑house digital radiology and point‑of‑care ultrasound. The department is also equipped with dental radiology, a robust pharmacy, and the capability to perform a variety of soft‑tissue surgical and dental procedures.

What You’ll Do:

As a Flex Veterinarian at the ASPCA, you will provide high‑quality care for animals on an as‑needed basis. Relief veterinarians at the R&R are not expected to perform surgery, though opportunities may be available for those who are interested. Each shift is supported by veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians, and the team values collaboration, thoughtful decision‑making, and a team‑oriented approach in a shelter medicine setting.

What’s Expected of You – Position Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Performing physical examinations
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostics
• Developing efficient, low-stress diagnostic and treatment plans for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries

Education and Work Experience:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent and current NYS Licensure required
• Two or more years clinical practice preferred
• Fear Free® Veterinary certification preferred

Where and When You’ll Work:

When you join our Flex workforce, you’ll have the opportunity to select the shifts you work, giving you control over your schedule. In addition to working at the R&R in Pawling, NY, you could have the opportunity to pick up shifts with our programs in New York City, deploy with the National Field and Disaster Response team, and more.

Additional Information about this Temporary Role:

This is a relief opportunity, and individuals hired will be employed through a third‑party staffing agency. Relief veterinarians who join our Flex workforce will earn an hourly rate of $135. A premium rate of $150 hourly is offered for weekend and ASPCA recognized holiday shifts.

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.

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.