Veterinarian - Part Time, Life-Saving Shelter Medicine

Animal Care Center of NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Care Centers of NYC is seeking a licensed veterinarian to join our fast-paced, open-admission shelter team. You will lead medical care for thousands of homeless animals and play a central role in our population-based preventative health program.

Under the VP Animal Health & Welfare, you will conduct rounds, diagnose, treat diverse cases, supervise surgical cases, issue inspections, and maintain meticulous medical records while collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Licensure in NYS to practice veterinary medicine.
• USDA accreditation or eligibility.
• Strong surgical and diagnostic skills.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the shelter medical plan focused on population-based preventative health care.
• Disease identification and surveillance, including daily rounds and health monitoring.
• Triage and examination of a variety of species both in the shelter and in foster care.
• Efficiently stabilize and manage a variety of trauma cases.
• Manage a varied surgical case-load with oversight of support staff during pre, intra and perioperative period.
• Issue Certificates of Veterinary Inspection.
• Recognition and documentation of cruelty cases, including preparation of veterinary statements and expert witness testimony.
• Prepare to liaise with pet owners, foster parents and adopters when needed.
• Option to work in urgent access public-facing clinic.
• Work with all other departments to promote animals moving on the pathway to a successful outcome.
• Participate in team trainings as a mentor and a student.
• Assist in placement and euthanasia decisions.
• Attend strategy planning sessions, departmental meetings and population rounds.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Promote unity and team cohesion through leading by example.

Skills

NY veterinary licensure

USDA accreditation

Surgical skills

Diagnostic skills

Job description

Animal Care Centers of NYC is seeking a licensed veterinarian to join our fast-paced, open-admission shelter team. You will lead medical care for thousands of homeless animals and play a central role in our population-based preventative health program.

Under the VP Animal Health & Welfare, you will conduct rounds, diagnose, treat diverse cases, supervise surgical cases, issue inspections, and maintain meticulous medical records while collaborating across departments.