Principal Veterinary Physician

Principal Veterinary Physician at ASPCA summary :

The Principal Veterinary Physician at the ASPCA leads a dedicated team in providing high-quality veterinary care to underserved communities, ensuring that both pets and their owners receive compassionate support regardless of financial circumstances. This role combines clinical responsibilities with people management, focusing on mentorship and the development of veterinary staff while maintaining a commitment to animal welfare. By facilitating access to care through mobile and stationary clinics, the Principal Veterinary Physician plays a vital role in enhancing the health and wellbeing of animals and the communities they serve.

Summary : Who we are :

Have 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.

What you’ll do :

Support new and experienced veterinarians in reaching their potential at a job they are proud of, where animal well-being, teamwork and serving the community are at the core of our work. As a member of the management team, you will deliver key CM objectives : lead a happy, high-functioning team, ensure patients receive the highest-quality care with minimal fear and stress, and deliver outstanding client experiences to maximize the ASPCA’s impact in the community. As both a player and a coach, you will work as a CM veterinarian as needed – seeing appointments, treating cats and dogs in our Primary Pet Care (PPC) program or performing high-quality, high-volume spay / neuter (HQHVSN) for shelter / rescue animals and beloved pets.

What you’ll get :

• Work / life balance :

five-day work week with two days off to recharge – regular day shifts with no on-call or after-hours

medical, dental, and vision insurance

Work Schedule :

This is typically a Monday – Friday, 8 hour schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled work day and Saturdays approximately once per quarter may be required. This is an on-site position at the CVC and requires occasional flexibility in reporting location.

Reporting Structure :

You will report to the Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC) Director (solid line) for all nonmedical job functions and will take direction from the Senior Medical Director (dotted line) for all duties related to veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities :

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

People Leadership (35%)

Medical (50%)

Administrative (15%)

Exemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values :

Compensation and Benefits :

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future.

The target hiring range for this role is $169,500 - $179,500 annually

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Qualifications :

Current New York State Department of Education Veterinary License, Demonstrate true leadership abilities in challenging situations, Excellent work attendance records, Fear Free® Shelter certification is required within 60 days of hire, Maintain open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols, Must have Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent, Must possess ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced clinic environment

Veterinarian License - Other

Language : English (Required)

Education and Work Experience :

Doctorate : Veterinary Medicine (Required), DVM (Required)

Minimum one year of experience in high quality, high volume spay / neuter, Minimum three years veterinary experience in small animal medicine and surgery, Previous people management experience strongly preferred

Our EEO Policy :

The 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).

About Us :

The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay / neuter clinic, mobile spay / neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA’s vision – that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

Applicants that are residents of Colorado : Per CO Senate Bill 23-058, we cannot generally request or require any age-related information (i.e., age, DOB, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution) on an initial employment application; this includes any age-related inquiries in the initial interview. We are permitted to require / request additional application materials; if those materials contain any age-related information, an applicant may redact the information before submitting an initial employment application.

Keywords :

Veterinary care, Animal welfare, Community medicine, Spay / neuter programs, Veterinary leadership, Preventive care, Low-stress animal handling, Mentorship in veterinary medicine, Mobile veterinary clinics, ASPCA