Veterinarian
Company: ASPCA
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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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 on Work Schedule
and Location: 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. This
is an on-site position at the stationary clinic or mobile
spay/neuter clinics and requires occasional flexibility in
reporting location. 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 25-40 high quality, high volume spay/neuter surgical
procedures per spay/neuter clinic day at our stationary clinic or
on one of our state-of-the-art mobile spay/neuter clinics
(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 protocols Client 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
medications Administrative/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 cases
Exemplifies 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 animals
Compensation 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 $148,000 - $156,000 For more
information on our benefits offerings, can be found on our Benefits
page: Careers.aspca.org/creative/benefits Stay Connected - Join Our
Talent Community If 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:
Current California State veterinary license - new graduates
welcome!, Fear Free-- Veterinary certification is required within
60 days of hire, Must have Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or
equivalent Veterinarian License - Othe Language: English
(Required), Spanish Education and Work Experience: Doctorate:
Veterinary Medicine (Required), DVM Experience in general small
animal practice or shelter medicine preferred, Experience in high
quality, high volume spay/neuter preferred, We love new graduates
and provide structured mentorship while you hone your skills 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).
Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: Less than 1 year
Salary: $148,000 - $156,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No
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