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Summary:
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), is the leading animal poison control call center in the nation. The APCC's professional team supports veterinarians and pet owners 24/7 using a proprietary database containing over four million cases. The APCC is committed to protecting and improving the lives of animals through promotion of poison prevention and publication of new findings. The APCC helps over 400,000 animals annually.
The Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology (CVCT) systematically gains toxicology knowledge through the APCC's staged training and mentoring process. The CVCT plays a critical role at the APCC 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 APCC cases. The CVCT participates in other projects and events that are established to support APCC 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. Candidate must reside within 250 miles of the ASPCA Office in Champaign, Il and be available for travel to Champaign, IL.
Additional Work Benefits:
Schedule:
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Case Management (90%)
Training, Professional Development, and Supporting Opportunities (up to 10%)
Exemplifies the ASPCA's Core Values:
Education and Work Experience
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits:
The applicable target hiring range for this remote role is based on where the employee works, which for remote roles is the employee's primary location of residence, and its respective cost of labor. We have organized the U.S. varying costs of labor index into three geographic zones. As a point of reference, we've included our ASPCA locations by geographic zone to illustrate what the hiring range would be in each of the following areas.
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 ranges for this role are set forth below and may be modified in the future.
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Qualifications:
Ability to act and react to emergency and/or challenging situations in a compassionate and consistent manner., Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making., Ability to communicate effectively with concerned, emotional, and worried persons via telephone., Ability to de-escalate and maintain a professional demeanor during difficult or escalated interactions, Ability to distinguish different auditory tones, Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public., Ability to remain calm under challenging circumstances., Display excellent active listening skills and the ability to quickly develop a rapport with callers over the phone, Distraction-free, dedicated work environment, Enthusiasm for leading amidst complexity and change, Must be comfortable being stationary, typing, and working at a desk for 8 or more hours., Must be detail oriented, Must be proficient in math and dosage calculation comprehension, Must be proficient with technology and be able to work with multiple databases and programs simultaneously in a rapid manner, Must display excellent internal and external customer service skills, Must have knowledge of and experience with PCs, basic office and Windows software, e-mail and Internet searches, Must interact effectively with others and exercise good judgment when dealing with people in sensitive situations, Must possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, Strong motivation to provide a high standard of care is essentialVeterinarian License - OtherLanguage:
English (Required), SpanishEducation and Work Experience:
DVM (Required)1 year of clinical experience, Emergency facility work experience preferred, Veterinary medical internship experience preferredOur EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA's standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA's People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
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About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.
The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.
The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.
At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA's vision - that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.