Veterinarian, Kitten Nursery

Summary:

Overview

Are you a highly skilled, compassionate veterinarian with a passion for helping at-risk cats and kittens? Do you excel in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment? Is working with a dynamic and dedicated team in a mission-driven organization the description of your dream job? If so, you should consider the role of Veterinarian, Kitten Nursery at the ASPCA!

Who We Are

The Kitten Nursery cares for hundreds of underage kittens and their mothers in a dedicated nursery environment as well as through an expanding foster program.

The Kitten Nursery is a seasonal program operating during the feline breeding season.

Once these kittens are healthy and happy 8-week-olds, the Kitten Nursery helps them get ready for adoption through the ASPCA Adoption Center.

Outside of kitten season, the Kitten Nursery Veterinarian supports other ASPCA programs in NYC.

What You’ll Do

To succeed in this role, the Kitten Nursery Veterinarian will be a skilled clinician with a passion for attending to the welfare of each animal and the entire shelter population equally.

They must have a solid understanding of shelter medicine principles and be extremely well organized and efficient to operate in a fast-paced, continually changing environment.  The Kitten Nursery Veterinarian must also be an excellent communicator who collaborates successfully with team members, as well as someone who excels at guiding and coaching team members in providing quality medical care for animals.

The Veterinarian reports directly to the Director of Operations and has no direct reports.

Where and When You’ll Work


* This position is an onsite role and located at our 92nd Street location.  The schedule for this role is three 8-hour days weekly (including a weekend day).

What You’ll 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 $88,800 - $93,600. In addition to a competitive salary, this role offers a signing and relocation bonus.

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Benefits

At the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living.

Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can...