Veterinarian- Part Time

About the role

ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals. We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.

Responsibilities

• Working with the VP Animal Health & Welfare contribute to the process of continuous revision and execution of a shelter medical plan focused on population based preventative health care.
• Disease identification and surveillance, including daily rounds and health monitoring.
• Triage and examination of a variety of species both in the shelter and in foster care.
• Efficiently stabilize and manage a variety of trauma cases.
• Manage a varied surgical case-load with oversight of support staff during pre, intra and perioperative period.
• Issue Certificates of Veterinary Inspection.
• Recognition and documentation of cruelty cases, including preparation of veterinary statements and expert witness testimony.
• Prepare to liaise with pet owners, foster parents and adopters when needed.
• Option to work in urgent access public-facing clinic.
• Work with all other departments to promote animals moving on the pathway to a successful outcome.
• Participate in team trainings as a mentor and a student.
• Assist in placement and euthanasia decisions.
• Attend strategy planning sessions, departmental meetings and population rounds.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Promote unity and team cohesion through leading by example.

Requirements

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree.
• Licensure in NYS to practice veterinary medicine.
• USDA accreditation or eligibility.
• Strong surgical and diagnostic skills.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Previous clinical experience, particularly in shelters, preferred but not required.
• Equally good in dealing with animals AND people!
• Interest in and understanding of shelter medicine, epidemiology, and herd health.
• Good written and oral communication skills.