Description
The Bucks County SPCA (BCSPCA) in Southeastern Pennsylvania is searching for a Director of Shelter Medicine. The BCSPCA operates two managed-intake shelters with well-equipped clinics in beautiful historic Bucks County. Our current medical team includes a full-time veterinarian, technicians, a client services coordinator and assistants.
The Director of Shelter Medicine is responsible for managing the medical department, performing surgical procedures (primarily spay/neuter of cats, dogs and rabbits) and physical examinations and diagnostic workups on healthy and sick shelter animals. They will bring their knowledge of Shelter Medicine to the team, writing and updating medical protocols and implementing changes as needed to other shelter protocols in conjunction with the Shelter Directors. This position also oversees a small public clinic that delivers low-cost spay/neuter for owned, feral (TNR) and rescue cats. Experience in Shelter Medicine and management are key components for the successful candidate in this role, though training is available for the right candidate.
BCSPCA is a private nonprofit humane organization that has served Bucks County since 1912. In addition to our two shelters and humane law enforcement, we have a robust foster program. We serve up to 3,500 animals annually (primarily cats, dogs, small animals and, from cruelty cases, farm animals). We have a “No Time Limit” policy for adoptable animals, an approximately 90% live release rate, and a solid team of 40 staff members and 250+ volunteers, including approximately 160 trained foster homes. We offer a wide array of services to animals and the people who care about them including adoption, lost and found, cruelty investigation, emergency injured stray rescue, and compassionate end-of-life services. We assist community members needing help keeping their pets during times of emergency or financial stress and have a growing surrender prevention/owned pet assistance program. We see ourselves as forward-thinking, ethical, transparent, successful, friendly, and a great place to work. Our Shelter Medicine program is a key contributor to our success and our impact.
The Director of Shelter Medicine position is an exempt, full-time, 40-hour per-week position, which may include 1 weekend day.
Requirements:
- Valid VMD/DVM license in the State of Pennsylvania.
- Must hold or be eligible to hold accreditation from the USDA.
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
- Experience and/or interest in shelter medicine preferred.
- Experience in HQHV spay/neuter surgery preferred.
What We Offer You:
The salary range of $125-140K plus a hiring bonus is our best estimate of the compensation that will be offered for the position, but the range may vary with experience, training, skills, certifications, and other factors unique to the candidate and the job.
We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes:
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and various paid leaves
- Health insurance: Two PPO plans: one fully employer-paid with an associated employer-funded health savings account (HSA), and the other 90% employer-paid
- Dental and vision insurance, employer-paid
- Life and disability insurance, employer-paid
- Pet health insurance, employer-paid up to stated limit, and pet bereavement leave
- 401K with generous employer match, Roth available, 100% immediate vesting
- Flexible spending accounts, for health expenses and dependent care expenses
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Pet-related discounts
- Cost of CE to retain veterinary license up to $1500 annually
- Pennsylvania veterinary license fees
- AVMA, PVMA and ASV membership dues
Please submit your resume or CV and cover letter.
