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About the Role
Animal Care Centers of NYC is seeking a Veterinarian with strong medical and surgical skills to manage challenging cases for NYC's homeless pet population. This role involves critical thinking, proactive problem-solving, and managing a fast-paced environment with a high volume of animals. The veterinarian will contribute to advancing patient care standards and inspire the team through compassion and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Work with the VP Animal Health & Welfare to revise and execute a shelter medical plan focused on population-based preventative healthcare.
- Perform disease identification and surveillance, including daily rounds and health monitoring.
- Triage and examine a variety of species in shelter and foster care.
- Stabilize and manage trauma cases efficiently.
- Manage a varied surgical caseload, overseeing support staff during pre, intra, and perioperative periods.
- Issue Certificates of Veterinary Inspection.
- Recognize and document cruelty cases, preparing veterinary statements and providing expert witness testimony.
- Liaise with pet owners, foster parents, and adopters.
- Option to work in an urgent access public-facing clinic.
- Collaborate with other departments to promote successful animal outcomes.
- Participate in team trainings as both 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 by leading by example.
Requirements
- DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree.
- NYS licensure to practice veterinary medicine.
- USDA accreditation or eligibility.
- Strong surgical and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Skills
- Surgical skills
- Diagnostic skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Multi-tasking
- Prioritization
- Written communication skills
- Oral communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Mentorship
Location
- Queens
- Manhattan
Work Type
- Full Time
- Flexible
Experience Level
- Exempt from overtime
Education Level
- DVM
- VMD
Benefits
- Generous paid-time-off (PTO) package including vacation time, birthdays off, personal days, and sick pay.
- Open access Cigna medical, dental, and vision insurance at a low premium.
- 401K and Pension.
- Life Insurance.
- On-the-job training for 2-4 weeks.
- Periodic all-staff training (safety, DEI, cross-training, growth opportunities).
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
About the Company
- ACC is one of the nation's largest open-admission animal shelters with a mission to End Animal Homelessness in NYC.
- We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year.
- ACC is a resource to the community, focused on keeping the human-animal bond intact.
- We have a 90% placement rate and progressive, life-saving initiatives.
- We find homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and rabbits through direct adoption and partnerships.
- We help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, operating 24/7.
- The veterinary team plays an integral part in ensuring positive outcomes.
- ACC treats colleagues with compassion.
- ACC offers many low-cost services to pets and people in need, including compassionate end-of-life services.