Job Description: ** This job has an option for Part time or Full-time employment or Part time to Full time in future opportunities. Summary: The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for providing and supporting high-quality medical care to multiple species in collaboration with the Lead Veterinarian, Veterinary Technicians, caregivers and support staff. The Associate Veterinarian utilizes a multidisciplinary team focused on excellence in holistic animal care and providing environments conducive to positive welfare.

Responsibilities

: Provide high-quality medical care to multiple species in collaboration with the Lead Veterinarian. Assess and collaborate on protocols with the Lead Veterinarian, Sr. Director, and Program Director of Animal Care (animal care leadership).

Partners with the Animal Care-Wellness team to assess, revise, and implement standard care protocols. Highlights opportunities and risks associated with protocols and projects. Informs on appropriate treatments and processes for high-volume caseloads Cultivates relationships and partners with external animal healthcare providers and interacts effectively with veterinary specialists and referral institutions in partnership with animal care leadership.

Serves as a strategic thought partner in the development and implementation of a professional development for wellness team members. Collaborates with animal care leadership to train and support caregiving staff in performing treatments and maintaining a standard level of care through specific task/skill training. Advises and consults with the wellness leadership on difficult or complex cases, and participates in healthcare rounds, performs physical examinations, conducts testing, and assesses results as needed.

Enforces risk management strategy for animal care, including oversight of controlled substances and orders and management of prescriptions and medications onsite. Partners with the research team to advise on the design and implementation of non-invasive, sanctuary-based research studies at Farm Sanctuary contributing to the body of research on the emotional, social, and cognitive lives of farm animals. Serve as advisor to the Animal Sanctuary Welfare team on enrichment.

Qualifications

: Active Veterinary State License (New York state) Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university Commitment to approaching care from a holistic animal welfare perspective and providing the highest quality of care to animal residents. Proven skills in conventional medicine, diagnostics, and healthcare record keeping standards. Varied veterinary experience welcome.

Large animal and avian experience required (specifically: cattle, goat, sheep, pig). Willingness and ability to develop expertise working with all species in Farm Sanctuary’s care (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, alpacas, llamas, donkeys, chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese) required. Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple projects with creativity and flexibility.

Confidence and ability to work independently, while maintaining consistent communication with the support team. Alignment with Farm Sanctuary’s values of compassion, understanding, integrity, transformation, and freedom. Familiarity, commitment to, and experience with the practice of equity, social justice, and the principles embedded in Farm Sanctuary’s mission.

Requirements

We encourage you to apply, even if you have an unconventional or non-traditional background.

: Range of sedentary to heavy work.

Associate Veterinarian (part time with option for full time)