DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, ASPCA Community Medicine

Company: Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association
Location: Bristol
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, ASPCA Community Medicine Full Time - Any experience level considered Function: Canine, Feline Category: Non-Profit Associations Preferred Education: DVM or equivalent
Join the ASPCA's Community Medicine team and help bring veterinary care directly to the communities who need it most. We offer a range of free or low-cost, top-quality medical services that goes far beyond basic wellness. Operating a combination of stationary and mobile clinics equipped to treat a wide range of medical conditions, ASPCA veterinarians improve the health and welfare of animals whose owners face financial barriers to care in the five boroughs of New York City.--

• Pay : the ASPCA offers a highly competitive salary - you don't have to sacrifice income to work in nonprofit!
• Rewarding work : focus on serving people and pets, not the bottom line
• Training/mentorship : new and experienced DVMs receive individualized on-boarding support and train at our one-of-a-kind ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance training center in Asheville, NC, as needed
• Growth potential : receive a $1500 stipend plus three paid days off annually to attend continuing education opportunities of your choice so you can keep growing
• Work/life balance : the ASPCA offers a true 40 hour schedule with no on-call or overnight hours
• Benefits : we provide an excellent benefits package, including three weeks paid vacation and a selection of health, dental and vision plans
• Retirement : the ASPCA offers a 401K savings plan with generous employer matching
• Location, location, location : live and work in one of the greatest cities in the world!
• Opportunity : the ASPCA has been dedicated to helping animals for over 150 years - and growing - there has never been a better time to be a veterinarian with us!
• Multiple--Locations Available. For a full description of responsibilities and requirements, or to submit your application, click on the location of interest below:--
  • Glendale Clinic (Queens, NY)
  • NYC Mobile Clinics (NYC Mobile Locations)--
  • Ability to maintain open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols
  • Ability to work equally well independently or as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Microsoft Office and Outlook proficiency
  • Must be able to lift and carry 40-plus pounds repeatedly throughout day with assistance
  • Must be interested in animal welfare population control and serving low-income communities
  • Must have excellent work attendance record
  • Must have strong interest in animal welfare and/or promoting spay/neuter
  • Must hold NY State Veterinarian License
  • Must possess ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced clinic environment
  • Must possess excellent animal handling skills, including the ability to lift and move domestic animals in stressful conditions, up to 25 lbs with assistance
  • Must possess excellent customer service skills, with the ability to maintain good working relationship with clients and staff
  • Must possess the ability to work efficiently and calmly under challenging conditions, including the ability to occasionally work in physically challenging conditions and wear appropriate protective gear
  • Must possess the ability to work standing for 8-plus hours
  • Will be required to reach, bend, crouch, climb, kneel, and move freely to access animals in overhead and low cages when necessary. NOTES: 4 openings.
    Employer will assist with relocation costs.
    Internal Number: 2020-145 About ASPCA Our mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. We offer national programs in humane education, public awareness, government advocacy, shelter support, and animal medical services and placement. Our New York City headquarters houses a full-service animal hospital, behavior center, adoption facility, and Humane Law Enforcement Department. We are a privately funded 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.Our EEO Policy:The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions 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, ... Show more Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine Today Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association
    P.O. Box 107
    Glastonbury, CT, 06033
    (860) 635-7770
    info@ctvet.org
    

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