Veterinarian, ASPCA Poison Control (Regional Remote)

Summary:

ASPCA Animal Poison Control (APC) is the leading animal poison control call center in the nation. The APC’s professional team supports veterinarians and pet owners 24/7 using a proprietary database containing over four million cases. The APC is committed to protecting and improving the lives of animals through promotion of poison prevention and publication of new findings. The APC handles over 400,000 calls annually, providing assistance to hundreds of thousands of pets each year.

The Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology (CVCT) systematically gains toxicology knowledge through the APC’s staged training and mentoring process. The CVCT plays a critical role at the APC managing cases regarding animals that have been exposed to potentially dangerous substances. The environment is fast paced, challenging, and loaded with support to help achieve success. The person in this position shares our expertise with veterinarians, animal owners, and others (e.g., law enforcement, etc.) who are involved in cases. In addition, the CVCT provides consultation for support staff, advising them in managing APC cases. The CVCT participates in other projects and events that are established to support APC work, further education, and enhance communication within the ASPCA.

The ASPCA supports our staff with career development, and the CVCT has multiple potential career paths including Senior CVCT, People Manager, Toxicologist, Senior Toxicologist, and others. CVCTs may be eligible to sit for the American Board of Toxicology exam after 3 years and the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology exam after 3 years.

This is a regional remote position. This position is open to all U.S. based candidates who reside in or are open to relocating within 350 miles of the ASPCA Office in Champaign, IL for the duration of employment, and be available for travel to Champaign, IL.

In addition, candidates must be available for travel to Champaign, IL for two weeks of training during the first month of employment and then for occasional additional training and events throughout the duration of employment.  Relocation assistance will be offered to candidates who live outside of the 350-mile radius and are willing to relocate.

Additional Work Benefits:

• Work/life balance:
  • Flexibility in schedule after the 3-month training period, including the option of five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts
  • Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
  • Continuing education days and allowance
  • Ten paid holidays/floating holidays
  • A schedule that includes half-weekends off
  • Comprehensive, low-cost benefits package
• Growth opportunities: the ASPCA has robust professional development programs to help you grow as a veterinarian and a leader
• Employment at APCC is considered qualifying toxicology work experience for the American Board of Toxicology and the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology
• Support: we are one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the world, so you will always have a strong team to lean on and provide you support
• Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

Schedule:

• Once proficiently trained, this position may work a full overnight shift approximately 3-5 times per year or a partial overnight shift 6-10 times per year to cover vacations for our overnight staff. We provide the option of a full overnight shift (10:00p – 6:00a) and partial overnight shifts (4:00a – 12:00p or 8:00p – 4:00a) or a mix of the two.
• Schedules are subject to change at the sole discretion of the ASPCA.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Case Management (90%)

• Professionally manage cases initiated by telephone from practicing veterinarians, animal owners and others, involving animals that have been potentially exposed to deleterious agents or diseases.
• Obtain complete case histories and provide detailed and accurate diagnostic and treatment recommendations appropriate to the professional level of the caller and based on established APC protocols. 
• Enter (type-in) information conveyed during consultations, into the electronic record, in sufficient detail as to provide a clear understanding of what transpired.
• Develop appropriate risk and rule out assessments based on the exposure history and clinical findings. Provide additional differential diagnoses in those cases where it is determined that the original agent might not be or is not the agent responsible for the clinical findings.
• Provide up-to-date treatment recommendations, including assisting veterinaria