Animal shelter Jobs in Vaughan, ON

Job description

HireArt is helping the ASPCA find a Relief Veterinarian to join its Behavioral Rehabilitation Center (BRC) team. The BRC is the first and only facility dedicated to the rehabilitation and study of extremely fearful, under-socialized dogs, such as those confiscated from puppy mills and hoarding situations. The goal of the entire BRC team is to work together to improve these dogs’ quality of life and prepare them for life in adoptive homes an impossible outcome without intensive, structured behavioral interventions and integrative care.

In this role, you’ll provide high-quality care, primarily to dogs, and timely treatment decisions in alignment with ASPCA policies and protocols, collaborating closely with the BRC team to address medical issues that fall outside the scope of existing guidelines.

The ideal candidate is a North Carolina-licensed veterinarian who combines strong clinical skills treating dogs and cats with practical knowledge of shelter medicine principles, delivering compassionate care for animals who may be medically or behaviorally compromised.

This is an as-needed position. Typically, veterinarians pick up 1-2, 8-hours shift per week. Shifts are immediately available!

As a Veterinarian, you'll :

• Provide timely, high-quality care for dogs, cats, and other species according to ASPCA medical protocols and shelter medicine best practices.
• Conduct daily medical rounds, participate in MBS population rounds, and manage treatment schedules under the guidance of the BRC Veterinarian of record.
• Oversee population health through quarantine, isolation, and PPE use.
• Diagnose and treat patients efficiently, recognizing when external referrals are needed.
• Perform intake exams and ongoing care for animals on-site, in foster, or off-site, ensuring efficient treatment outcomes.
• Complete veterinary inspection certificates for animal transfers and placements.
• Participate in pathway planning for timely and appropriate disposition decisions, addressing medical, behavioral, and social needs.
• Perform humane euthanasia when medically necessary or as directed by disposition decisions, including situations that may involve a large number of animals.
• Maintain timely and accurate medical records, administrative reports, and animal status updates.
• Support inventory management by maintaining adequate medical supplies and assisting with ordering.
• Adhere to OSHA protocols for a safe and compliant work environment.
• Provide support in other roles as appropriate.

Requirements

Licenses, Accreditations & Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

Commitment : This is an ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. Shifts will vary and are immediately available. This position will be onsite and available to candidates local to the Weaverville, NC area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.