[Hiring] Senior Director of Shelter Medicine @ASPCA

Role Description

The Senior Director, Shelter Medicine works within the Shelter Medicine Service (SMS) team to provide shelter medicine expertise within the ASPCA and externally to veterinarians, shelters & rescues, and other stakeholders. This person provides mentorship and training and engages in extensive collaboration with different subject matter experts across programs and organizations.

• Support sheltering organizations by providing training, educational resources, and direct consultative work.
• Provide subject matter expertise on a variety of shelter medicine topics.
• Mentor shelter medicine residents and practitioners.
• Contribute to the growth of the field by serving in leadership positions in strategic veterinary medical and animal welfare organizations.
• Report directly to the VP, Shelter Medicine Services and Veterinary Training Programs.

Qualifications

• High level of knowledge and experience in shelter medicine practice and companion animal population health required.
• Current veterinary license in one or more states required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Skillful and diplomatic communicator.
• Innovative, creative, and solution-minded problem-solver.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead teams.
• Proven coach and mentor.
• Strong sense of integrity.
• Able to work well under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Able to work in a home office with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values and behavioral competencies.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary college required.
• Minimum of five years of veterinary experience required.
• Minimum of three years of shelter medicine experience required.
• Board certification in Shelter Medicine Practice preferred.
• Fear Free Shelter and Fear Free Veterinary certification required within 60 days of hire.
• English (Required).

Benefits

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.
• Flexible time off, including vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays.
• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions.
• Robust professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship.