Summary: Are you a dedicated veterinarian passionate about delivering high-quality medical care to animals in need? Are you energized by collaborating with operations and behavior experts to optimize the overall well-being of animals? Do you thrive in a dynamic and complex environment, where colleagues collaborate to provide comprehensive care for animals while advancing knowledge in our field? If so, the role of Veterinarian at the ASPCAs Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) might be right for you! Who We Are At the Cruelty Recovery Center (CRC) in Columbus, Ohio, a dedicated team of sheltering, veterinary and animal behavior staff work together to care for animals rescued in ASPCA national cruelty cases and disaster responses. This team works closely with the ASPCAs National Field & Disaster Response (NFDR), Forensics Sciences, Legal Advocacy, Criminal Practice & Investigations, Behavioral Sciences (BST) and Shelter Medicine Services (SMS) teams to ensure well-coordinated operations and high-quality, collaborative care for animal victims of neglect, abuse and natural disasters. The CRC team also provides care for animals housed in ASPCA temporary field shelters. What Youll Do Veterinarians at the Cruelty Recovery Center will play a critical role on this team ensuring a high quality of care and timely treatment decisions for all animals. They will collaborate with the Senior Director, Veterinary Services (SDVS) and current CRC Veterinarians to provide veterinary care for all animals on-site and must be able to quickly adjust focus and shift priorities based on patient and operational needs. The Veterinarian will also support the Forensics Sciences team in the examination, documentation, and collection of evidence from victims of animal cruelty. The Veterinarian will be expected to divide their time between caring for animals housed at the CRC facility and field operations work, based upon the current needs of the National Field & Disaster Response team. When & Where Youll Work This position is based at the ASPCA Cruelty Recover Center (CRC), located in Columbus, OH. Able to travel regularly and with little advance notice in support of National Field & Disaster Response, up to 20% of work time. Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, long days and weekends, when required. 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 $123,000-$136,000 annually. This position is eligible for a signing bonus and/or relocation assistance. 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, employer-paid 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, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more. For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Veterinary Care and Clinical Case Management Provide timely, high-quality veterinary care to dogs, cats, and other species as needed, in accordance with ASPCA medical protocols and shelter medicine principles and best practices at the CRC and in temporary shelters Monitor the health and welfare of the shelter population, identify potential disease outbreaks, and implement appropriate mitigation measures. Ensure appropriate use of quarantine and isolation spaces to manage individual patient needs and protect population health effectively Provide skilled and efficient diagnosis and treatment of patients with timely recognition of medical conditions requiring care through outside veterinary partners. Work with partner veterinary hospitals as needed, including referring animals for advanced workups and specialty care. Ensure animals receive medical exams upon admission and are provided with ongoing care as appropriate, whether on-site, in foster homes, boarding facilities, or other off-site locations; ensure veterinary care provided is aligned with, and contributes to, timely decisions and efficient outcomes for animals once ownership is obtained Complete certificates of veterinary inspection, as appropriate, for transfer of animals between facilities and/or placement of animals released from care Safely and efficiently perform sterilization surgeries, other common soft tissue surgeries, and dental extractions Direct and manage the treatment of in-house intensive care patients including infectious diseases Perform humane euthanasia following disposition decisions and/or in the event of urgent medical need, sometimes for a large number of animals at a time Assist with planning of small- and large-scale case responses and participate in assessment and management of these case animals in the field and on criminal scenes Support the collection of evidence and documentation of examinations of live and deceased victims of animal cruelty, including but not limited to the performance of clinical forensic exams and gross necropsies, completion of reports for law enforcement, and testifying as an expert witness, as needed Obtain relevant continuing education as required by the ASPCA and state licensing boards. Remain current on best practices in shelter medicine Collaboration and Administration Regularly participate in MBS population rounds with behavioral and sheltering staff: review medical concern boards and collaborate in the moment to ensure timely delivery of integrated care Closely collaborate with other teams including but not limited to Sheltering, Behavior, Criminal Practice & Investigations, and Forensic Sciences to ensure the overall well-being of each animal, to effectively share information in a timely fashion with relevant stakeholders, and to ensure that decision-making regarding treatment and outcome of each animal is informed by all relevant considerations (medical, behavioral and legal status) Communicate regularly with other branches using objective language and established communication systems to inform and advise regarding medical conditions of animals at the shelter and in foster care, including outbreaks of infectious disease Participate in pathway planning to ensure appropriate and timely disposition decisions that consider animals physical, medical, social and behavioral needs collectively, for animals on-site as well as those housed at off-site locations Regularly attend Veterinary Services meetings as well as appropriate interdepartmental and all-staff meetings Provide oversight to ensure adequate communication and facilitate continuity of care for medical responders in temporary shelters Maintain accurate and thorough medical documentation in accordance with principles of medical record-keeping, document all exam findings, test results, and treatments. Produce administrative reports and…