Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology (Remote)

About the role

The ASPCA Poison Control Center (APC) is a 24/7 animal poison control call center that supports veterinarians and pet owners with its proprietary database of over four million cases. The Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology (CVCT) manages cases involving animals exposed to potentially dangerous substances, shares expertise with veterinarians, animal owners and other parties involved, and advises support staff. It is a regional remote position open to U.S.-based candidates living within 350 miles of the Champaign, IL office and available for travel there; relocation assistance may be offered.

Key responsibilities

• Manage medical and toxicology cases by phone, email and other electronic means, obtaining complete case histories and giving accurate diagnostic and treatment recommendations based on APC protocols.
• Enter case details into the electronic record and collect payments with provided tools.
• Develop risk and rule-out assessments and differential diagnoses, and give treatment recommendations including critical care procedures, fluid therapy, laboratory result interpretation and pain management.
• Consult with on-site and off-site experts on complex cases and advise veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Maintain quality in case records, receive feedback from quality assurance and protocol teams, and meet daily case volume and customer service goals.
• Take part in training, including weekly veterinarian rounds, and develop protocols for the medical library database.
• Publish case reports and educational documents, contribute to blog posts, give staff training and mentorship, and deliver continuing education via webinars and conferences.

Required profile

• Solid understanding of veterinary clinical medicine and a strong interest in toxicology.
• Veterinarian license (DVM or VMD) in the state of residence, including the State of Illinois.
• Availability for a late-evening schedule covering nights, evenings and holidays, with possible full or partial overnight shifts.

What we offer

• Base salary of $110,000-$117,000 in Zone 1 and $120,000-$127,000 in Zone 2, with possible shift differential, per diem or spot bonus.
• Health coverage, dental, paid time off, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays and a 401(k) with employer matching.
• Professional development, internal mobility and experience that counts toward ABT and ABVT board certification eligibility.