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ASPCA

Senior Director of Shelter Medicine

ASPCA

. Provide shelter medicine expertise to ASPCA programs and external partners .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $186,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in shelter medicine and companion animal population health, with a strong focus on developing and implementing veterinary care protocols, mentoring, and regulatory compliance. Capable of leading teams, delivering educational content, and utilizing data for decision-making in animal welfare.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Shelter Medicine ExpertiseVeterinary LicenseDoctor of Veterinary MedicineCoaching and MentoringFear Free Certification

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Hard Skills
Veterinary Care ProtocolsData AnalysisClinical ManagementCapacity for CarePathway PlanningReport GenerationRegulatory ComplianceChange ManagementEducational Program DevelopmentShelter Medicine Research
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsDiplomatic CommunicationInfluencing SkillsAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Data Tracking SystemsPresentation SoftwareAudiovisual Content CreationWebsite Content Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Board Certification in Shelter Medicine PracticeFear Free Shelter CertificationFear Free Veterinary Certification
Industry Keywords
Animal WelfareCompanion Animal HealthSheltering ProgramsVeterinary EducationBest Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide shelter medicine expertise to ASPCA programs and external partners
  • Collaborate with sheltering programs to apply shelter medicine guidelines, principles, and best practices
  • Build capacity among veterinarians and staff to apply shelter medicine practices
  • Develop and implement efficient, practical, cost-effective veterinary care protocols
  • Coach and troubleshoot shelter medicine practices including capacity for care, daily rounds, and pathway planning
  • Lead remote and onsite shelter consultations
  • Consult on clinical management of individual animals and populations
  • Generate and use shelter-level data reports for decisions and recommendations
  • Produce reports and support materials
  • Serve in strategic roles in veterinary, educational, and animal welfare organizations
  • Participate in developing industry standards and guidelines
  • Ensure regulatory compliance for shelter medicine programs and community animal health initiatives
  • Support change management and improvements to people, policies, and medical protocols
  • Advise senior ASPCA leadership on shelter medicine, animal health, and animal welfare
  • Maintain communication regarding critical situations and stakeholder issues
  • Use trauma-informed communication and low-stress handling techniques
  • Develop and deliver presentations, audiovisual content, website content, written materials, and training programs
  • Coordinate continuing education for veterinary and shelter personnel
  • Collaborate with ASPCA departments to create and deliver resources
  • Use technology to improve educational delivery
  • Support data tracking and evaluation of programming and training
  • Collaborate on shelter medicine research
  • Mentor shelter medicine residents and practitioners

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High level of knowledge and experience in shelter medicine practice and companion animal population health
  • Current veterinary license in one or more states required
  • Strong organizational, analytical, writing, and presentation skills
  • Skillful and diplomatic communication skills
  • Ability to influence and lead teams without formal authority
  • Coaching and mentoring ability
  • Ability to identify opportunities and assist in developing projects and partnerships
  • Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing circumstances, and shift priorities
  • Ability to work in a home office with minimal supervision
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary college required
  • Minimum of five years of veterinary experience
  • Minimum of three years of shelter medicine experience, including work with a variety of sheltering organizations at individual-animal and population levels
  • Board certification in Shelter Medicine Practice preferred; if not certified, active progress toward specialty certification required
  • Fear Free Shelter and Fear Free Veterinary certification required within 60 days of hire
  • English (Required)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage
  • Flexible time off including vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar employer matching up to 4% and an additional 4% employer contribution
  • Professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship
  • Internal mobility opportunities
  • Opportunities to support in the field