What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian position at ANIMAL PROTECTIVE FOUNDATION OF SCHENECTADY INC?
Are you a veterinarian looking for a fulfilling role with a great work-life balance? We are seeking a passionate and dedicated vet to join our team—part-time or full-time—where you can leave on time, avoid long phone calls and paperwork, and not be on call. Our fully trained and reliable support staff, including two vet techs and two assistants per surgery shift, as well as dedicated shelter support, ensures you can focus on practicing medicine. We pride ourselves on providing access to care for struggling pet families, making a real difference for pets in need. With a fun, collaborative work environment and excellent teamwork between our shelter and clinic vets, you’ll be supported every step of the way. If you’re looking for a rewarding veterinary career without burnout, we’d love to meet you!
The veterinarian is a New York State licensed professional primarily responsible for working with staff to provide medical care for publicly owned pets through the APF’s high quality high volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) clinic. The veterinarian will also have the opportunity to care for APF’s shelter pets as needed.
The veterinarian will further support the growth of APF’s public veterinary care, including high-volume community pet wellness clinics and low-cost public euthanasia services.
The veterinarian will also:
- Perform spay and neuter surgeries in our HQHVSN clinic, as well as occasional general surgeries and dental procedures on shelter pets.
- Participate in off-site community pet wellness clinics hosted by the APF for financially struggling pet owners. Participation includes examining, vaccinating, and/or microchipping publicly owned cats and dogs
- Provide examination, vaccination, and treatment as necessary for shelter animals.
- Provide low-cost euthanasia services for public pets as needed.
- Work with staff to update and develop new medical SOP procedures for the shelter and clinic as needed.
The pay range is $65 - $75 per hour. Part-time hours are up to 24 hours per week. Full-time is 40 hours per week.
Qualifications:
- Education and Experience: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent. Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Two years of experience is highly desirable but not required. Experience with high volume spay/neuter surgical setting is highly desirable. Fear Free Certified preferred. Previous dental surgery experience is preferred.
- Licenses: Possession and maintenance of a license to practice as a veterinarian issued by the State of New York Education Department, Office of Professions. A valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate is highly desirable but not required.
- Knowledge: Current principles, practices, techniques, and policies of veterinary medicine, including disease identification, prevention, control, and eradication. Utilization and effects of medications for animals. Safety policies, procedures, and practices as they relate to veterinary medicine and shelter environments including zoonotic diseases. Local, State and Federal animal health laws and regulations. Understanding of herd health and/or shelter medicine concepts. Preoperative, surgical, and postoperative procedures involved in performing spay and neuter surgeries.
- Vaccinations: Must be vaccinated against rabies, with proof of current titer test results, or willing to obtain rabies vaccination.
- Must be available by phone to support vet or shelter team as needed, primarily for emergencies, typically during normal scheduled hours.
Salary : $65 - $75