Veterinarian

SummaryHave 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.ResponsibilitiesMedical (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.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‐judgemental, 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.QualificationsDoctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent).Current California State veterinary license – new graduates welcome.Knowledge of and ability to use low‐stress handling techniques.Ability to efficiently perform physical examinations, outpatient surgical procedures and diagnose and treat cats and dogs.Sound clinical judgement and resiliency.Displays care and concern for the safety and well‐being of self, animals, and others, especially in stressful situations.Able to work standing for 8 or more hours and bend, crouch, kneel and move freely to perform responsibilities that include handling potentially aggressive animals in stressful conditions and navigating the stairs and smaller working spaces of our mobile veterinary clinics.Ability and willingness to commute to different locations to support the Community Medicine team's stationary and mobile veterinary clinics throughout the Los Angeles area.Experience in high quality, high volume spay/neuter preferred.Experience in general small animal practice or shelter medicine preferred.English (Required); Bilingual (Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, etc.) Strongly Preferred.BenefitsAffordable health coverage , including medical, employer‐paid dental, and optional vision coverage as well as employer‐paid life and long‐term disability insurance.Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including veterinary state license fee reimbursement and 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 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. We also provide three paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep your skills sharp.Work Schedule and LocationThis is typically an 8‐hour schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled work day. We have on‐site positions that are primarily based at the South Los Angeles Stationary Clinic, the Carson Community Veterinary Clinic, or ASPCA Mobile Clinics throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area and require occasional flexibility in reporting location.Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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).#J-18808-Ljbffr