Veterinarian, Kitten Nursery

About the role

The ASPCA's Kitten Nursery cares for hundreds of underage kittens and their mothers in a dedicated nursery and through an expanding foster program. It is a seasonal program running during the feline breeding season; once the kittens are healthy 8-week-olds, the nursery helps them prepare for adoption through the ASPCA Adoption Center. Outside kitten season, the Veterinarian supports other ASPCA programs in NYC. The role is onsite at the 92nd Street location, three 8-hour days per week including a weekend day, reporting directly to the Director of Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate and cost-efficient veterinary care to kittens and cats, with timely diagnosis and treatment and coordination of care through the ASPCA Animal Hospital
• Maintain regular communication with colleagues in other ASPCA programs to coordinate care and animal flow, and ensure animals receive medical exams on admission and ongoing care
• Document exam findings and plans in medical records, oversee pre- and postoperative care, emergency care, restraint and treatment, and guide decisions about euthanasia
• Use quarantine and isolation spaces appropriately, follow PPE and cleaning protocols, and support overnight emergency processes with the Midwest Office Call Center
• Take part in daily rounds, rotate on-call coverage, and deploy with Community Engagement, Community Medicine, Field Investigations & Response or Relocation up to twice per year
• Support other NYC ASPCA departments during the off-season and obtain continuing education as required
• Teach and coach animal care staff on shelter medicine principles and Kitten Nursery protocols, and contribute to a culture of learning and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Skilled clinician with a solid understanding of shelter medicine principles
• Well organized and efficient in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Excellent communicator who collaborates with team members and guides and coaches them in quality medical care

What we offer

• Target hiring salary range of $88,800 - $93,600, with a signing and relocation bonus
• Flexible time off, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program and health care navigation and caregiver support benefits