Veterinarian

Summary:

Are you passionate about helping animals in need and eager to advance the field of animal welfare? Do you thrive in a dynamic, complex, highly collaborative environment? If so, the role of Veterinarian at the ASPCA’s Recovery & Rehabilitation Center (R&R Center) in Pawling, NY might be right for you!

Who We Are

The R&R Center in Pawling, NY, is a unique program dedicated to providing integrated sheltering, behavioral, and medical care for canine victims of cruelty. The R&R Center team works closely with ASPCA teams in New York City to help animals rescued in partnership with the NYPD .

What You’ll Do

The individual in this role is responsible for providing high quality veterinary care to canines recovering at the R&R Center from the physical and behavioral impacts of animal cruelty. As one of our staff veterinarians, you’ll be a critical player on this high-performing team and will be focused on attending to the health and welfare of individual animals and the entire shelter population equally. The successful candidate for this role will be a skilled clinician who values teamwork, collaboration, and an integrated approach to recovery and rehabilitation that balances medical, behavioral, and environmental needs.

The Veterinarian reports directly to the Senior Director, Veterinary Services and has no direct reports.

Where and When You’ll Work

This position is an on-site role and reports to the R&R Center in Pawling, NY.

The regular work schedule for this position is Sunday through Wednesday 8am-6pm .

This position require s the ability to work a flexible schedule when needed including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Schedules are subject to change as needed by the ASPCA.

This position requires the ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

What You’ll Get

Compensation

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 annually .

This position is eligible for a signing bonus and/or a relocation stipend.

Benefits

At the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

Affordable health coverage , including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.

Flexible time off that includes vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.

Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.

Robust professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.

For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website .

Responsibilities:

Responsibility buckets are not listed in general order of importance. They include, but are not limited to:

Veterinary Care & Medical Practice

Provide timely, practical, high-quality veterinary care in accordance with ASPCA protocols, R&R SOPs, shelter medicine principles, and best practices, including oversight and direct patient care delivered by medical team members.

Develop skilled, efficient, low-stress diagnostic and treatment plans for a wide variety of illnesses and injuries.

Perform HVHQSN surgeries, dental procedures, and other surgical procedures using appropriate techniques, anesthesia, and multimodal analgesia.

Administer vaccines and preventatives according to established protocols.

Guide appropriate and timely decisions about humane euthanasia and perform humane euthanasia as needed.

Work with partner veterinary clinics and hospitals as needed, including referrals for advanced care.

Complete certificates of veterinary inspection, as appropriate, for transfer of animals between facilities and/or placement of animals released from care.

Shelter Population Health & Daily Medical Oversight

Play a leading role in daily rounds alongside behavior and sheltering staff; ensure individual patients and the shelter population are assessed daily, and that treatment or intervention recommendations are implemented in a timely manner.

Monitor the health and welfare of the shelter population, identify potential disease outbreaks, and implement appropriate control measures.

Ensure effective use of quarantine and isolation to address individual animal needs and protect population health, while balancing animals’ physical and behavioral well-being.

Keep the Senior Director of Veterinary Services apprised of patient medical progress, population health concerns, and significant medical or welfare issues.

Collaboration, Communication & Meetings

Maintain regular and close communication with veterinary colleagues in other ASPCA programs, including the Adoption Center, Animal Recovery Center, ASPCA Animal Hospital, and Community Medicine, to support the welfare of animals in our care, share information in a timely manner, and ensure decisions regarding treatment, pathway plans, and outcomes are informed by all relevant considerations.

Collaborate with behavior and sheltering colleagues to ensure holistic, balanced care for animals and a cohesive team culture for staff.

Communicate regularly with the behavior team using objective language and established communication systems to ensure information is shared in a timely fashion with relevant stakeholders.

Competently and compassionately explain animals’ medical conditions to staff and volunteers using clear, easily understood language.

Regularly attend Veterinary Services, appropriate cross-functional, and all-staff meetings.

Records, Legal Documentation & Reporting

Maintain thorough, high-quality veterinary records, documenting all exam findings, test results, diagnoses, treatments, and relevant medical recommendations.

Maintain accurate chain of custody and evidence disposition records.

Provide expert testimony in court, if requested.

Maintain strict confidentiality with criminal case information

Accurately track and report time worked, time off, and work-related travel expenses.

Animal Welfare, Safety & Compliance

Provide a safe, compassionate environment for animals in our care, staff, volunteers, and clients by using low-stress handling techniques.

Adhere to all protocols put forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Follow and ensure compliance with all ASPCA R&R SOPs.

Provide input on written SOPs and related materials, including information sheets and data sheets.

Responsibly steward R&R Center assets.

Training, Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

Assist in staff training across all areas to ensure staff understand shelter disease control protocols, nutritional guidelines, preventative care and vaccination schedules, and the importance of daily monitoring.

Teach and mentor staff on shelter medicine principles and R&R shelter medicine protocols.

With the Senior Director of Veterinary Services, contribute to a culture of learning at the R&R Center, mod