Senior Director Veterinary Services
Senior Director Veterinary Services
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$ 198000 - 210000
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Job Description
Summary:
Are you an experienced shelter veterinarian and people leader dedicated to helping animals in need Are you eager to have a broad impact on the field of animal welfare If so the role of Senior Director Veterinary Services at the ASPCAs new Recovery & Rehabilitation Center (R&R Center) in Pawling NY might be right for you!
Who We Are
The work done at the R&R Center exemplifies the ASPCAs Do Learn Share model providing integrated medical and behavioral care to canine victims of animal cruelty while contributing to organizationwide research the results of which have far reaching implications for not only shelters but also the field itself.
What Youll Do:
The Senior Director Veterinary Services will develop and grow the R&R Centers medical program leading a talented team of veterinary professionals. The successful candidate is a skilled clinician and strong leader who models open communication and transparency and approaches problems with curiosity creativity and optimism. The Senior Director Veterinary Services values a multidisciplinary approach to whole animal rehabilitation and is an enthusiastic collaborator who welcomes a variety of perspectives to achieve optimal results.
- The Senior Director Veterinary Services reports directly to the Vice President Recovery & Rehabilitation Services and directly oversees three veterinarians and a Manager Veterinary Services Staff. Indirect reports include four Licensed Veterinary Technicians four Veterinary Assistants and one Manger Medical Support.
Where & When Youll Work:
- We are excited to welcome the ideal candidate to our team as soon as possible. As of May 2025 this will be an inperson position at the R&R Center in Pawling NY and will require you live within a commuting distance to Pawling NY within six months of hire.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10 annually as needed.
What Youll Get:
Compensation
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 $198000 $210000 annually.
This position is eligible for a signing bonus and relocation stipend.
Benefits
At the ASPCA you dont have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include but are not limited to:
- Affordable health coverage including medical employerpaid dental and optional vision coverage.
- Flexible time off that includes vacation time sick and bereavement time paid parental leave 10 company paid holidays and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
- Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions we match dollar for dollar up to 4 and provide an additional 4 contribution toward your future each year.
- Robust professional development opportunities including classes onthejob training coaching and mentorship with industryleading peers internal mobility opportunities to support in the field and so much more.
- We are also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Check our website for more information on our benefits offerings.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Planning and Strategy
- Lead all aspects of building the R&R Centers veterinary services program making highlevel decisions regarding the veterinary teams policies operations and strategic resource allocation
- Share responsibility for the creation and oversight of the R&R Centers SOP package working alongside fellow Senior Directors to delegate writing review and revision of all SOPs on an annual basis and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
- Work with fellow R&R Center leaders to develop a robust onboarding package for all new hires updating and revising as the need arises
- Stay abreast of shelter medicine best practices and trends applying new knowledge to R&R Centers practices when appropriate
- Promote a culture of innovation by encouraging new ideas processes and technologies that enhance organizational effectiveness
- Gather and analyze data to assess the performance and outcomes of programs and processes using results to recommend changes and achieve better results
- Proactively seek opportunities for program growth and serve as a champion for improvement
- Attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders providing programspecific input to inform strategic decisions
- Strategically and responsibly steward ASPCA financial resources
People and Program Management
- Guide the team in understanding how their work connects to the mission vision values and priorities of the APSCA and to the broader field of Animal Welfare
- Create opportunities for crossteam communication building connections between R&R Center staff and ASPCA staff in different facilities and in different departments cultivating and modeling respect and consideration for subject matter experts from other fields
- Establish and maintain a healthy team culture successfully leading the team through adversity modeling excellent emotional regulation and resilience and raising awareness organizational resources to prevent/address compassion fatigue burnout and trauma
- Model healthy worklife boundaries establishing expectations for professionalism and for recovery time away from work and work adjacent activities
- Directly and immediately address conflict and concerns as the arise ensuring difficult conversations are welcomed timely respectful and productive
- Oversee the performance of the entire veterinary services team clearly articulating expectations and goals and evaluating outcomes to ensure alignment with organizational objectives
- Supervise direct reports conducting regular oneonone checkins setting clear and achievable goals and monitoring performance to ensure consistent use sound judgement
- Coach direct reports through management challenges facilitating a culture of accountability in which all team members are provided with ample and effective feedback
- Take ultimate responsibility for the Veterinary Services teams mastery of lowstress handling and adherence to standard operating procedures protocols and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with fellow R&R Center leaders on workforce planning recruiting and hiring training and development and employee recognition collaborating with appropriate subject matter experts form the ASPCAs larger team and implementing creative and equitable programs in support of employee satisfaction and engagement
Clinical Veterinary Care
- Oversee the veterinary assessment and treatment of animals in the R&R Centers care
- Provide timely high quality veterinary care including surgery and dentistry in accordance with ASPCA protocols and shelter medicine principles and best practices
- Collaborate with other veterinarians and/or medical staff to ensure continuity of care for animals transferring to and from the R&R Center and to ensure the appropriate care is provided at specialty and emergency veterinary clinics
- Conduct daily rounds collecting medical observations to inform treatment plans the days priorities and sharing observations and updates across teams in the appropriate meetings
- Perform clinical forensic exams as needed assisting in evidence collection and carefully documenting all examinations according to protocol
- Perform humane euthanasia as appropriate following relevant priorauthorization protocols for public owned animals and notification protocols for ASPCA owned animals
- Maintain chain of custody following protocols for transfer and disposition of forensic evidence
- Complete reports for law enforcement and testify as an expert witness as needed
- Complete certificates of veterinary inspection as appropriate for transfer of animals between facilities and/or placement of animals released from care
- Maintain DEA licensure and oversee use of controlled substances for R&R Center operations
- Obtain relevant continuing education as required by the ASPCA and the state licensing board
Education and Work Experience
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary college required
- Licensed or license eligible to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New York required
- Minimum of 5 years small animal veterinary experience required
- Minimum of 3 years shelter medicine experience including working directly on both individual animal and population level concerns required
- Minimum of 3 years experience managing a team of veterinary staff including veterinarians required
- USDA accredited or obtained within 6 months of employment required
- Fear Free Veterinary Certified or completed within 60 days or hire required
- Residency training and/or board certification in shelter medicine preferred
- Experience in the development and implementation of new shelter medicine programs preferred
- Experience working with animal victims of cruelty and neglect and/or legal cases preferred
Qualifications
- Deep veterinary medical knowledge including a strong foundation in shelter medicine principles and best practices
- Excellent lowstress handling and clinical skills including efficient diagnosis and treatment of dogs for a variety of medical conditions
- Sound clinical judgement and resiliency to make timely endoflife decisions for patients and to coach and support staff and volunteers regarding those decisions; readily able to work closely with animals who are suffering medically and/or behaviorally
- Displays concern for the safety and wellbeing of self animals and others especially under stress
- Leads with transparency integrity honesty and strong ethical principles
- Sets a clear direction and inspires others to work towards shared goals
- Fosters collaboration and creates strong work relationships based on trust and respect freely and generously sharing knowledge skills and expertise
- Cultivates a climate in which diverse perspectives are solicited encouraged valued and respected
- Flexible easily adapting to change helping others do the same and artfully flexing leadership and communication styles to best support diverse individuals
- Views conflict as generative using disagreement to drive innovation improve communication clarify and articulate values and build stronger relationships
- Values training and education for self and team ensuring ample access to learning opportunities
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
- Willing and able to travel up to 10 of the time
- Ability to work weekdays and flexibility to work occasional holidays or weekends when critical operational need arises Work takes place primarily indoor in climatecontrolled spaces and may occasionally take place outdoors in unpredictable weather conditions
- Work may occur in noisy environments and involves exposure to chemical and biological hazards such as medications cleaning products urine feces blood and sharp objects
- Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to disposable coveralls respirators or face masks and booties
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment that requires standing walking bending squatting and/or kneeling for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry animals 50 pounds unassisted 100 pounds with assistance)
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If you are interested in joining our team but do not see a position listed that fits your experience or interests pleasevisit our website to join our Talent Communityand stay connected to future opportunities with the ASPCA.
Qualifications:
See above for qualifications details.Language:
English (Required)Education and Work Experience:
Doctorate: Veterinary MedicineOur 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 ASPCAs standard application process which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCAs 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).
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
