Senior Director, Shelter Medicine Training

Responsibilities

• Maintain a robust residency training program for ASPCA Shelter Medicine Residents
• Stay abreast of all ABVP Shelter Medicine Practice Residency requirements and engage in oversight and scheduling of resident experiences
• Ensure appropriate supervision and clinical mentorship of residents for all activities both internally at the ASPCA and in partnership with external training partners
• Provide regular positive and developmental feedback to support continual improvement in the residents’ knowledge, clinical and technical proficiency, communication skills, and overall progress
• Support resident research projects and manuscript preparation in collaboration with the VP and the ASPCA Research team
• Model a standard of continual commitment to improvement of all aspects of animal care and handling and the further elevation of shelter medicine and community animal health across ASPCA programs and external partners
• Develop and support the implementation of efficient and effective protocols for high-quality, practical, and cost-efficient veterinary care in accordance with shelter medicine principles
• Build capacity in veterinarians and other medical staff to apply shelter medicine principles and best practices across a wide variety of situations
• Coach and trouble-shoot the development, implementation, and continued refinement of key shelter medicine practices such as daily rounds and pathway planning
• Lead remote and on-site shelter consultations with residents and shelter medicine practitioners to develop their consultative skills and expertise
• Provide expertise and support for implementation and evaluation of shelter medical programs and protocols
• Produce reports and support materials to assist organizations in implementing recommendations
• Improve animal health and strengthen shelter medicine programs through development and delivery of high-quality resources
• Develop and deliver programs, presentations, audio-visual content, website content, and written materials on shelter medicine, community animal health, and animal welfare
• Identify and develop opportunities to promote, expand, and improve programs for the care of shelter, homeless, and at-risk animals in communities
• Perform shelter medicine consultations and evaluations, sometimes in partnership with other consultants, community organizations, or other programs
• Advise and educate the public, shelters, veterinarians and ASPCA departments on issues pertaining to shelter medicine, animal health, and animal welfare
• Serve in strategic roles in veterinary medical, educational, and animal welfare organizations on a regional or national level to promote shelter medicine and community animal health
• Serve as the direct supervisor for the Director of Clinical Training and indirect supervisor for the residents
• Ensure a respectful, welcoming environment and strong learning culture through clear expectations, active goal setting, and regular feedback and after-action conversations
• Provide consistent, high-quality feedback, including regular 1:1s and quarterly feedback sessions to build strong relationships, provide clear direction, and encourage opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Shelter Medicine Practice or actively working towards board certification by January 2028
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and teaching skills
• An enthusiasm for training shelter professionals
• Breadth and depth of shelter medicine clinical expertise
• Deep relationship building across teams