ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC
Location
New York
Salary
$135,000 / YEAR
Provide direct medical care and preventative wellness to animals in foster homes while collaborating with the Director of Shelter Medicine to develop medical protocols. Perform spay/neuter and minor surgeries to prepare animals for adoption and coordinate with the behavior team for animal rehabilitation.
Requires a NYS Licensed DVM with at least 2 years of experience in general practice or a shelter setting. Candidates must be able to travel across the 5 boroughs and lift at least 50 lbs.
Veterinarian, Foster and Population Health
Full Time - 40 hours a week with one weekend day required.
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.
Animal Care Centers (ACC) is the only open admission shelter in New York City averaging an intake of over 20,000 animals per year. With a daily population of animals in care across our 3 (soon to be 5) shelters hovering around 800 it is challenging to provide tailored medical and behavioral support to dogs and cats who may require more nuanced attention.
ACC has a robust foster program that serves this special population of vulnerable animals that include neonates, seniors, animals in need of physical or emotional rehabilitation and in some cases, hospice care. This allows them to heal, decompress and show their true personalities. Foster programs are critical to animal shelters because they save lives by expanding capacity beyond the shelter walls which reduce overcrowding, stress and illness.
The Veterinarian, Foster & Population Health collaborates with the Director of Shelter Medicine, the Foster Triage Nurse and the Foster Team to identify animals that would benefit from a foster home and then ensure they receive timely, appropriate medical treatment and support. This will include management of behavior conditions in consult with our Behavior Team. Care and oversight will include having scheduled appointments in our 3 shelters with the option of in-home visits and telehealth consults in addition to minor and spay/neuter surgery.
The Population Health Veterinarian may also be asked to assist in population rounds aimed at identifying animals that could benefit from other external interventions such as specialty surgeries or management of complex cases.
ACC values work/life balance and offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance. We also have on-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff training to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.
Because ACC is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.
*No contract or non-compete clause*
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ACC offers many low-cost services to pets and people in need. This includes compassionate end-of-life services for people who cannot afford to go to a private veterinary office but still want to provide a professional and peaceful transition for their beloved pet.
Reports To: Director of Shelter Medicine
This is a non-union position and is not eligible for overtime.
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