Shelter Medicine Veterinarian — Field & Forensic Care Leader

ASPCA; Pickerington (OH); On-site; USD 123,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Health coverage

Flexible time off

Job summary

The ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) in Columbus, OH seeks a dedicated Veterinarian to provide high‑quality medical care for rescued animals and to support forensic examinations. You will work with SDVS and CRC team members to deliver timely treatment at the on-site facility and in temporary shelters.

You will monitor animal health, perform surgeries and coordinate with multiple ASPCA teams to ensure comprehensive, compassionate care and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from an accredited college.
• Licensed or eligible for license to practice in Ohio (30 days to obtain).
• Experience in shelter medicine and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high-quality veterinary care for dogs, cats and other species.
• Monitor population health and manage disease outbreaks.
• Perform sterilization surgeries and dental procedures as needed.
• Document medical findings and prepare reports for law enforcement as required.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Sciences, Forensic Sciences and other teams to coordinate care.

Skills

Veterinary care

Collaboration

Documentation

Forensic exams

Shelter medicine

Education

Doctorate: Veterinary Medicine

Ohio license eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Salesforce

Job description

The ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) in Columbus, OH seeks a dedicated Veterinarian to provide high‑quality medical care for rescued animals and to support forensic examinations. You will work with SDVS and CRC team members to deliver timely treatment at the on-site facility and in temporary shelters.

You will monitor animal health, perform surgeries and coordinate with multiple ASPCA teams to ensure comprehensive, compassionate care and thorough documentation.