Aspcapro
Lead Veterinarian, Los Angeles
Aspcapro, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Summary:Who we are:Have you ever wondered what happens to cats and dogs whose owners are unable to afford veterinary care? We did. The ASPCA’s Community Medicine (CM) team provides expert veterinary care to support the welfare of animals and their people through our stationary and mobile veterinary clinics, serving the most underserved communities in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. We help pet owners overcome barriers to care, bringing quality services directly to the communities that need us most and partially or fully subsidizing the cost of basic and preventive care. CM treats people and pets with dignity and respect, assisting pet owners in making informed decisions about their pets’ health and wellbeing regardless of their financial circumstances. When you come to work at the ASPCA, you join a team of over 1,000 dedicated colleagues with deep knowledge, skills, and passion for the animals we serve.What you’ll do:Support new and experienced veterinarians in reaching their potential at a job they are proud of, where animal well-being, teamwork and serving the community are at the core of our work. As a member of the management team, you will deliver key CM objectives: lead a happy, high-functioning team, ensure patients receive the highest-quality care with minimal fear and stress, and deliver outstanding client experiences to maximize the ASPCA’s impact in the community. As both a player and a coach, you will work as a CM veterinarian as needed – seeing appointments, treating cats and dogs in our Primary Pet Care (PPC) program or performing high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) for shelter/rescue animals and beloved pets.What you’ll get:Work/life balance:
paid vacation time to relaxpaid sick time to healthree paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep your skills sharpten paid holidays to observeplus - paid personal time to celebrate what and when you like
Terrific benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax dependent care and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions beginning after one year of service, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, veterinary license fee reimbursement, and moreRoom to grow: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a veterinarian and a leaderSupport: structured mentorship from experienced veterinarians - we are one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the world, so you will always have a strong team to lean on and cheer you onWork Schedule and Location:This is typically a Monday – Friday, 8 hour schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled work day and Saturdays approximately once per quarter may be required. This is an on-site position at the ASPCA’s mobile and stationary clinics throughout the LA Area.Reporting Structure:You will report to the Program Director (solid line) for all nonmedical job functions and will take direction from the Medical Director (dotted line) for all duties related to veterinary medicine.Responsibilities:Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:People Leadership (35%)Support a culture of respect, belonging and teamwork through regular 1:1s, recognition, supervision, developmental coaching, performance evaluation and feedback; seek counsel with CM’s People Partner as neededOversee and monitor medicine and surgery provided at the ASPCA’s veterinary clinics according to CM’s standard operating procedures and guidelinesCoach veterinarians in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) techniques and other medical protocols.Ensure that all team members have received training and mastered the skills to handle patients in a low stress manner, and that they implement these handling techniques consistently in all their interactions with animalsInstill the guiding principle that everyone can – and should – actively support the animals’ behavioral and mental health in everything they doTeach and train veterinarians about their role in the ASPCA’s commitment to improving access to care for all animalsCoach veterinarians and others to communicate effectively with clients, including difficult end-of-life conversationsBe a consistent and visible presence on the floor to answer questions, make timely adjustments, offer support, receive/give feedback, lend a hand, and foster understanding and commitment to ASPCA’s missionIn coordination with your management team peers (Medical Staff and Client Operations Managers) and under the guidance of the Program Director, deliver cohesive messaging and address root causes of location problems and deliver corrective action plans as neededPartner with the ASPCA’s Talent Acquisition Team to recruit and hire staff and per diem veterinarians; onboard and train new staff on CM medical processes and proceduresMentor and train Residents, Fellows and Interns and Externs. Coach your staff to do the sameMedical (50%)Provide compassionate, quality preventive and basic care to patients, overseeing all aspects of veterinary care during a clinic day including physical examination, diagnostics, treatment recommendations and delivery, prescribing of medications and discharge informationWork side by side with staff veterinarians as a PPC doctor or HQHVSN surgeon treating cats and dogsPerform pre-surgery physical examinations on all surgical candidates; perform approximately 25-40 high quality, high volume spay/neuter surgical procedures per spay/neuter clinic dayDiagnose and treat post-surgical complications of outpatient animalsTriage and refer cases that do not fall within the Community Medicine parameters of care as appropriateFill in as needed to cover surgery or PPC shiftsSupport internal ASPCA departments, such as Relocation, PeeWee and Community Foster with medical consultations and support as neededProvide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniquesAdministrative (15%)Schedule CM staff veterinarians and per diems for optimal coverage to keep the program running smoothlyMeet regularly with the Medical Director and Senior Director of Operations; provide open and honest and communication and feedback when things aren’t working as they shouldParticipate in monthly CM Veterinary Medicine Rounds and Morbidity and Mortality Meetings with the Vice President of Medicine; present on interesting cases or current topics in veterinary medicine as neededSupport the ASPCA’s commitment to research and development to benefit animals across the country by participating in studies designed to improve access to careAttend workshops or meetings as neededExemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values:Has
Commitment
and dedication to improving the lives of animalsDemonstrates
Ownership
and feels responsible for outcomesBelieves in
Team
– that we are stronger togetherSeeks to
Elevate
others and reimagine what is possibleFocuses on
Impact , specifically making change for animalsCompensation and Benefits: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 $169,500 - $179,500For more information on our benefits offerings, can be found
here .Qualifications:Demonstrate true leadership abilities in challenging situations, Excellent work attendance records, Fear Free Veterinary certification is required within 60 days of hire, Maintain open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols, Must have current California State Veterinary License, Must have Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent, Must possess ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced clinic environmentLanguage:English (Required)Education and Work Experience:Doctorate: Veterinary Medicine (Required), DVM: Veterinary Medicine (Required)Minimum one year of experience in high quality, high volume spay/neuter, Minimum three years veterinary experience in small animal medicine and surgery, Previous people management experience strongly preferred
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paid vacation time to relaxpaid sick time to healthree paid continuing education days and a CE stipend to keep your skills sharpten paid holidays to observeplus - paid personal time to celebrate what and when you like
Terrific benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax dependent care and health flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions beginning after one year of service, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, veterinary license fee reimbursement, and moreRoom to grow: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a veterinarian and a leaderSupport: structured mentorship from experienced veterinarians - we are one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the world, so you will always have a strong team to lean on and cheer you onWork Schedule and Location:This is typically a Monday – Friday, 8 hour schedule with flexibility to work occasionally beyond the scheduled work day and Saturdays approximately once per quarter may be required. This is an on-site position at the ASPCA’s mobile and stationary clinics throughout the LA Area.Reporting Structure:You will report to the Program Director (solid line) for all nonmedical job functions and will take direction from the Medical Director (dotted line) for all duties related to veterinary medicine.Responsibilities:Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:People Leadership (35%)Support a culture of respect, belonging and teamwork through regular 1:1s, recognition, supervision, developmental coaching, performance evaluation and feedback; seek counsel with CM’s People Partner as neededOversee and monitor medicine and surgery provided at the ASPCA’s veterinary clinics according to CM’s standard operating procedures and guidelinesCoach veterinarians in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) techniques and other medical protocols.Ensure that all team members have received training and mastered the skills to handle patients in a low stress manner, and that they implement these handling techniques consistently in all their interactions with animalsInstill the guiding principle that everyone can – and should – actively support the animals’ behavioral and mental health in everything they doTeach and train veterinarians about their role in the ASPCA’s commitment to improving access to care for all animalsCoach veterinarians and others to communicate effectively with clients, including difficult end-of-life conversationsBe a consistent and visible presence on the floor to answer questions, make timely adjustments, offer support, receive/give feedback, lend a hand, and foster understanding and commitment to ASPCA’s missionIn coordination with your management team peers (Medical Staff and Client Operations Managers) and under the guidance of the Program Director, deliver cohesive messaging and address root causes of location problems and deliver corrective action plans as neededPartner with the ASPCA’s Talent Acquisition Team to recruit and hire staff and per diem veterinarians; onboard and train new staff on CM medical processes and proceduresMentor and train Residents, Fellows and Interns and Externs. Coach your staff to do the sameMedical (50%)Provide compassionate, quality preventive and basic care to patients, overseeing all aspects of veterinary care during a clinic day including physical examination, diagnostics, treatment recommendations and delivery, prescribing of medications and discharge informationWork side by side with staff veterinarians as a PPC doctor or HQHVSN surgeon treating cats and dogsPerform pre-surgery physical examinations on all surgical candidates; perform approximately 25-40 high quality, high volume spay/neuter surgical procedures per spay/neuter clinic dayDiagnose and treat post-surgical complications of outpatient animalsTriage and refer cases that do not fall within the Community Medicine parameters of care as appropriateFill in as needed to cover surgery or PPC shiftsSupport internal ASPCA departments, such as Relocation, PeeWee and Community Foster with medical consultations and support as neededProvide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniquesAdministrative (15%)Schedule CM staff veterinarians and per diems for optimal coverage to keep the program running smoothlyMeet regularly with the Medical Director and Senior Director of Operations; provide open and honest and communication and feedback when things aren’t working as they shouldParticipate in monthly CM Veterinary Medicine Rounds and Morbidity and Mortality Meetings with the Vice President of Medicine; present on interesting cases or current topics in veterinary medicine as neededSupport the ASPCA’s commitment to research and development to benefit animals across the country by participating in studies designed to improve access to careAttend workshops or meetings as neededExemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values:Has
Commitment
and dedication to improving the lives of animalsDemonstrates
Ownership
and feels responsible for outcomesBelieves in
Team
– that we are stronger togetherSeeks to
Elevate
others and reimagine what is possibleFocuses on
Impact , specifically making change for animalsCompensation and Benefits: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 $169,500 - $179,500For more information on our benefits offerings, can be found
here .Qualifications:Demonstrate true leadership abilities in challenging situations, Excellent work attendance records, Fear Free Veterinary certification is required within 60 days of hire, Maintain open mind regarding changes and be willing to learn, implement, and teach new protocols, Must have current California State Veterinary License, Must have Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent, Must possess ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced clinic environmentLanguage:English (Required)Education and Work Experience:Doctorate: Veterinary Medicine (Required), DVM: Veterinary Medicine (Required)Minimum one year of experience in high quality, high volume spay/neuter, Minimum three years veterinary experience in small animal medicine and surgery, Previous people management experience strongly preferred
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