Relief Spay/Neuter Surgeon (Veterinarian), Community Medicine

Who we are:

Have you ever wondered what happens to cats and dogs whose owners are unable to afford vet 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 clinics serving Los Angeles’ most underserved communities. 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 team of highly skilled veterinarians, 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 cats and dogs every year—and there are many more that need our help. No worrying about the cost of services to your clients – the ASPCA provides services to qualifying clients at low or no cost to them. The ASPCA’s CM program offers high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), preventive care and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. Experienced HQHVSN surgeons may choose either surgery days or Primary Pet Care (PPC) appointment days at our spay/neuter clinic in South Los Angeles or on one of our state-of-the-art, custom-built mobile veterinary clinics. Have small animal experience but not HQHVSN? We have PPC shifts available too!

What you’ll get:

$1,000 per day (8-hour shift)

Regular part-time schedules or relief/fill-in available weekdays (Monday through Friday) 8-4 (HQHVSN) or 9-5 (PPC)

This is a temporary, contingent position and the person hired will be employed through a third-party staffing agency

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Medical (70%)

Provide compassionate, quality preventive and basic care to patients in underserved areas of Los Angeles, 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

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 protocols

Provide support and medical services for clients of other ASPCA departments as needed, including evaluation and treatment of victims of hoarding situations

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

Education and Work Experience

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited veterinary college and current California Licensure

Experience in high quality, high volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN)

Experience in general small animal practice or shelter medicine required for PPC shifts

Language:

English