Senior Director, Veterinary Services

Summary:

Are you an experienced shelter veterinarian and people leader dedicated to helping animals in need? Are you eager to have a broad impact on the field of animal welfare? If so, the role of Senior Director, Veterinary Services at the ASPCA’s new Recovery & Rehabilitation Center (R&R Center) in Pawling, NY might be right for you!

Who We Are

The work done at the R&R Center exemplifies the ASPCA’s “Do, Learn, Share” model, providing integrated medical and behavioral care to canine victims of animal cruelty, while contributing to organization-wide research, the results of which have far reaching implications for not only shelters, but also the field itself.

What You’ll Do:
The Senior Director, Veterinary Services will develop and grow the R&R’ Center’s medical program, leading a talented team of veterinary professionals. The successful candidate is a skilled clinician and strong leader who models open communication and transparency and approaches problems with curiosity, creativity, and optimism. The Senior Director, Veterinary Services values a multidisciplinary approach to whole animal rehabilitation and is an enthusiastic collaborator who welcomes a variety of perspectives to achieve optimal results.

• The Senior Director, Veterinary Services reports directly to the Vice President, Recovery & Rehabilitation Services and directly oversees three veterinarians and a Manager, Veterinary Services Staff. Indirect reports include four Licensed Veterinary Technicians, four Veterinary Assistants and one Manger, Medical Support.

Where & When You’ll Work:

• We are excited to welcome the ideal candidate to our team as soon as possible. As of May 2025, this will be an in-person position at the R&R Center in Pawling, NY and will require you live within a commuting distance to Pawling, NY within six months of hire.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% annually, as needed.

What You’ll Get:

Compensation

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future. 

The target hiring range for this role is $198,000 - $210,000 annually.

This position is eligible for a signing bonus and relocation stipend.

Benefits

At the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
• Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.
• We are also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Check our website for more information on our benefits offerings.  
 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Planning and Strategy

• Lead all aspects of building the R&R Center’s veterinary services program, making high-level decisions regarding the veterinary team’s policies, operations, and strategic resource allocation
• Share responsibility for the creation and oversight of the R&R Center’s SOP package, working alongside fellow Senior Directors to delegate writing, review, and revision of all SOPs on an annual basis, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
• Work with fellow R&R Center leaders to develop a robust onboarding package for