Bideawee was founded upon the principle that every homeless animal should have a place where they are welcome, and that sense of compassion, dedication, and justice remain at the core of who we are and what we do. We believe that a company is only as great as those who embody its mission, and we are committed to the growth, success, and well-being of our staff and community. Join an organization that has been making the world a better place for pets and the people who love them since 1903!
Full time employees of Bideawee enjoy benefits such as:
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Medical/Dental/Vision plans, including free options
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Generous amounts of Paid Time Off
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403(b) with matching employer contributions
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Discount services and pet food
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Health Reimbursement Account
Position Purpose:
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical and surgical care for dogs and cats in our adoption center, including spay/neuter surgeries/dentals. They will provide limited preventative care, such as vaccinations or wellness checks, to owned animals through our community outreach programs.
This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $150,000.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:-
Provide comprehensive medical assessments, diagnostics, and treatments for dogs and cats in our adoption center.
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Perform routine and advanced surgical procedures, including spay/neuter surgeries, dental cleanings and extractions, minor wound repairs, and other soft tissue surgeries, as needed.
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Participate in daily medical rounds, case reviews, and collaborate with veterinary and animal care staff on treatment plans.
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Ensure medical records are accurate, complete, and up-to-date in accordance with shelter protocols.
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Oversee and/or conduct intake exams on transports of animals
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Participation in Grand Rounds.
- Apply best practices in shelter medicine to manage population health and prevent disease outbreaks.
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Work closely with Animal Care and Facilities teams to ensure biosecurity, sanitation, and disease monitoring protocols are followed across all campuses.
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Collaborate with shelter leadership to establish care protocols and evaluate treatment outcomes.
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Work in partnership with the shelter’s behavior and animal training teams to evaluate animals with behavior or medical concerns and recommend adjustments to care plans.
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Oversee care and make prompt, humane decisions for critical care or euthanasia cases as appropriate.
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Support the education of shelter staff and volunteers through training sessions, workshops, and mentorship.
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Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and treatment protocols.
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Assist in maintaining inventory of medical supplies and medications.
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Participate in the development and review of program goals, shelter policies, and future planning as part of a collaborative leadership team.
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Oversees equipment maintenance and purchases;
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Ensures proper inventory and controlled substance logs.
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Create a culture of service and excellence so that employees, clients, volunteers and the animals are treated with respect and dignity;
- Remain current on trends, ideas, and new developments in the field;
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Provides oversight and leadership to the veterinary staff;
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Participate in the hiring of veterinary staff;
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Works with Hospital Mangers to conduct performance evaluations, motivate and evaluate personnel;
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Collaboration and communication with all other DVMS employed at Bideawee to assure continuity of care and to quickly alert other Drs. of major disease outbreak affecting our population across all locations.
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Collaborates with other departments to achieve organizational goals.
Community Initiatives
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Represent the medical department in community events, donor presentations, or public education efforts as needed.
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Offer basic veterinary services and routine vaccinations and microchipping as part of our low-income community pet wellness programming.
Provide consultation to pet owners during community events to improve animal health and support pet retention.
Qualifications-
Ideal candidates should have at least 7 years of experience as a veterinarian.
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NYS veterinary license.
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DEA license or ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.
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Shelter medicine experience preferred.
- Able to perform soft tissue surgeries including but not limited to spays and neuters of dogs and cats.
- Graduate with a DVM or VMD from a US accredited veterinary school.
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Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
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Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and flexibility.
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Prior experience in shelter strongly preferred.
