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Director of Veterinary Services

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Astoria, NY
4 days ago
$169,500 - $179,500

Job Description

Join the Canine Annex for Recovery and Enrichment (CARE) as the Director of Veterinary Services, where you'll leverage your veterinary skills to provide compassionate care to dogs rescued from cruelty and neglect. This role offers a four-day work week, extensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable animals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality veterinary care to at-risk animals
  • Supervise veterinary technicians
  • Manage medical cases and patient flow
  • Ensure compliance with shelter best practices
  • Lead medical rounds and meetings
  • Maintain thorough medical records

Required Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine
  • 3+ years in GP, specialty, and/or shelter setting
  • New York State veterinary license
  • Fear Free Shelter certification within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in shelters

Benefits & Perks

Four-day work weekFour weeks paid vacationPaid sick timeTen paid holidaysOne week paid personal timeAccess to no-cost CE opportunitiesComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) plan with employer contributionsEmployer-paid life and long-term disability insurance