Veterinarian
Company: ASPCA
Location: Miami
Posted on: April 20, 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: Support new and experienced veterinarians
in reaching their potential at a job they are proud of, where
animal well-being, teamwork and serving the community are at the
core of our work. As a member of the management team, you will
deliver key CM objectives: lead a happy, high-functioning team,
ensure patients receive the highest-quality care with minimal fear
and stress, and deliver outstanding client experiences to maximize
the ASPCA's impact in the community. As both a player and a coach,
you will work as a CM veterinarian as needed - seeing appointments,
treating cats and dogs in our Primary Pet Care (PPC) program or
performing high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) for
shelter/rescue animals and beloved pets. 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
reviewed and subject to change annually Room to grow: the ASPCA has
robust professional development programs to help you grow as a
veterinarian and a leader 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: 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 CVC. Reporting Structure : You will
report to the Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC) Director (solid
line) for all nonmedical job functions and will take direction from
the Senior Medical Director (dotted line) for all duties related to
veterinary medicine. Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities include
but are not limited to: People Leadership (35%) Support a culture
of respect, belonging and teamwork through regular 1:1s,
recognition, supervision, developmental coaching, performance
evaluation and feedback; seek counsel with CM's People Partner as
needed Oversee and monitor medicine and surgery provided at the
ASPCA's CVC according to CM's standard operating procedures and
guidelines Coach veterinarians in high-quality, high-volume
spay/neuter (HQHVSN) techniques and other medical protocols. Ensure
that all team members have received training and mastered the
skills to handle patients in a low stress manner, and that they
implement these handling techniques consistently in all their
interactions with animals Instill the guiding principle that
everyone can - and should - actively support the animals'
behavioral and mental health in everything they do Teach and train
veterinarians about their role in the ASPCA's commitment to
improving access to care for all animals Coach veterinarians and
others to communicate effectively with clients, including difficult
end-of-life conversations Be a consistent and visible presence on
the floor to answer questions, make timely adjustments, offer
support, receive/give feedback, lend a hand, and foster
understanding and commitment to ASPCA's mission In coordination
with your management team peers (Medical and Client Operations
Managers) and under the guidance of the CVC Director, deliver
cohesive messaging and address root causes of location problems and
deliver corrective action plans as needed Partner with the ASPCA's
Talent Acquisition Team to recruit and hire staff and per diem
veterinarians; onboard and train new staff on CM medical processes
and procedures Mentor and train Residents, Fellows and Interns and
Externs. Coach your staff to do the same Medical (50%) Provide
compassionate, quality preventive and basic care to patients in
underserved areas, overseeing all aspects of veterinary care during
a clinic day including physical examination, diagnostics, treatment
recommendations and delivery, prescribing of medications and
discharge information Work side by side with staff veterinarians as
a PPC doctor or HQHVSN surgeon treating cats and dogs Perform
pre-surgery physical examinations on all surgical candidates;
perform approximately 30-40 high quality, high volume spay/neuter
surgical procedures per spay/neuter clinic day Diagnose and treat
post-surgical complications of outpatient animals Triage and refer
cases that do not fall within the Community Medicine parameters of
care as appropriate Fill in as needed to cover surgery or PPC
shifts Support internal ASPCA departments with medical
consultations and support as needed Provide a safe and
compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and
for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques
Administrative (15%) Schedule CM staff veterinarians and per diems
for optimal coverage to keep the program running smoothly Meet
regularly with the Senior Medical Director and Senior Director of
Operations; provide open and honest and communication and feedback
when things aren't working as they should Participate in monthly CM
Veterinary Medicine Rounds and Morbidity and Mortality Meetings
with the Vice President of Medicine; present on interesting cases
or current topics in veterinary medicine as needed 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 Attend workshops or meetings as needed 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 Qualifications: Current
Florida State Veterinary License Demonstrate true leadership
abilities in challenging situations Maintain open mind regarding
changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols
Possess ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced clinic
environment Excellent work attendance record Fear Free-- Veterinary
certification is required within 60 days of hire Education and Work
Experience: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent)
Minimum one year of experience in high quality, high volume
spay/neuter Minimum three years veterinary experience in small
animal medicine and surgery Previous people management experience
strongly preferred 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 $142,000 - $152,000 For more
information on our Benefit offerings, clic k here. The Compensation
Team will review internal candidates' current compensation, to
determine if an offer beyond the target hiring range may be
applicable. 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: see above Veterinarian License -
Other Language : English (Required), Spanish Education and Work
Experience: DVM: Veterinary Medicine (Required) 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: 1 - 3 years Salary: $142,000 - $152,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
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