Veterinarian, Kitten Nursery
Core
Provide high-quality shelter medicine care for hundreds of at-risk kittens and cats in a fast-paced nursery environment, including diagnosis, treatment, and humane euthanasia decisions.
Role type
Veterinarian (Shelter Medicine)
Builds
Healthy kittens ready for adoption via the ASPCA Adoption Center
Domain
Animal Welfare / Shelter Medicine
Required skills
shelter medicine principles, low-stress animal handling, diagnosis and treatment, medical record documentation, euthanasia protocols, team coaching
Preferred skills
continuing education in shelter medicine, collaboration with multi-departmental teams
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Provide compassionate veterinary care to kittens and cats; guide and coach animal care staff on shelter medicine principles; coordinate care across ASPCA programs; manage quarantine and isolation protocols; perform humane euthanasia when necessary.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinician with mentorship duties