Veterinarian
Core
Provide high-quality veterinary care, including surgery and daily medical oversight, for canines recovering from animal cruelty at the ASPCA's Recovery & Rehabilitation Center.
Role type
Staff Veterinarian (Shelter Medicine)
Builds
Medical recovery and rehabilitation for canine victims of cruelty
Domain
Animal Welfare / Shelter Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
veterinary clinical care, surgical procedures (HVHQSN, dental), anesthesia, diagnostic planning, humane euthanasia, disease outbreak management, low-stress animal handling, court testimony
Preferred skills
shelter medicine principles, behavioral integration, staff mentorship
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Perform surgeries and dental procedures; administer vaccines and preventatives; guide humane euthanasia decisions; monitor shelter population health and implement disease control measures; collaborate with behavior and sheltering staff; provide expert testimony in court; maintain veterinary records and evidence chain of custody.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on clinician