ASPCA staff performing an exam on a cat.

Community
Medicine

The ASPCA is leading the charge to create a world in which every companion animal has access to affordable, equitable veterinary care, enabling them to live happy, healthy lives in the loving care of their owners.

The ASPCA’s Community Medicine team is dedicated to bringing affordable, high-quality veterinary services to under-resourced communities in Los Angeles, Miami and New York City. When you work with us, you join a team of dedicated colleagues with deep knowledge, skills and passion for improving the lives of the animals and their families.

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About the ASPCA's
Community Medicine Team

About the ASPCA's
Community Medicine Team

ASPCA workers and dogs at a community outreach event.

Affordable Care

Our goal is to improve the welfare of animals and their people. Our services are offered at low or no cost, allowing us to provide excellent and compassionate care without the stress of affordability for clients.

ASPCA worker performing an exam on a dog.

High-Quality Services

Our facilities and services rival those of respected general practices, and we strive for excellent customer experience and high-quality care.

Two ASPCA staff members laughing together.

A Culture of Respect and Kindness

We treat both people and animals with dignity and respect, assisting pet parents in making informed decisions about their pet’s health and wellbeing. Just as we treat each client with kindness, we also ensure every team member is valued and supported.

Two ASPCA workers in masks and scrubs in a vet surgery.

A Variety of Services and Opportunities

We provide a host of essential veterinary services — vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, in-house diagnostics and outpatient treatments — in our stationary or mobile clinics. With diverse clinic types and locations, you’ll have ongoing opportunities to expand your skills and choose an environment that suits you.

Affordable Care
Our goal is to improve the welfare of animals and their people. Our services are offered at low or no cost, allowing us to provide excellent and compassionate care without the stress of affordability for clients.

What We Offer
With our comprehensive benefits, we have you covered:

What We Offer
With our comprehensive benefits, we have you covered:

Healthy
Work-Life Balance

Our teams operate within regular, weekday business hours, and some flexible scheduling options are available. We offer generous paid time off options, caring leaders and well-resourced facilities.

Training, Mentorship
and Development

We are one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the country, so you will always have a strong, supportive team to cheer you on. We provide excellent opportunities to support your career journey, including a continuing education (CE) stipend of $1,500 and up to three paid days to attend CE for licensed team members.

Medical and
Financial Benefits

We provide comprehensive and very affordable medical benefits, with a strong network and multiple mental health and wellbeing programs. We also offer vision coverage, employer-paid dental coverage, a generous 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching (up to 4%) plus an additional 4% contribution, and we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Make an impact nationwide

Make an impact nationwide

The exterior of an ASPCA community veterinary clinic in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles

The ASPCA operates stationary and mobile clinics serving the L.A. metro area with affordable spay/neuter and primary pet care.

The exterior of an ASPCA community veterinary center in Miami, Florida.

Miami

Our team at the ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinic in Liberty City provides essential veterinary services to animals in Miami-Dade County.

An ASPCA community veterinary center and mobile spay and neuter vehicle in New York City.

New York City

Through our fleet of mobile clinics, the ASPCA has provided high-quality, affordable spay/neuter services in the five boroughs for more than 20 years. We operate three stationary ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinics (in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens).

Community Medicine Team Structure

Our skilled and compassionate team members work together to provide excellent care to the animals who need us most. Each Community Medicine location has a host of leadership opportunities, including a clinic director, assistant director, lead veterinarian and lead technicians. Each region also has its own Medical Director, Nursing Director and Operations Director, and a People Partner to provide additional support and guidance as needed.

Veterinarians

Veterinarians

Without the worries of high service costs, our veterinarians focus on providing the best possible care for patients alongside a supportive team. We provide training in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), with support from our experienced veterinary team for those with limited prior experience.

Veterinary Technicians

Veterinary Technicians

Credentialed veterinary technicians are dedicated professionals who provide compassionate, lifesaving care. They perform treatments and assist in procedures and surgery while ensuring each patient receives exceptional care and comfort. They spend their days hands-on with patients doing deeply rewarding work, ensuring that every moment is spent making a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them.

Senior Veterinary Assistants

Senior Veterinary Assistants

Our senior veterinary assistants play a vital role in ensuring that clients, patients and the medical team are supported. They safely handle animals, communicate with clients, provide medical assistance to veterinarians and veterinary technicians and more.

Patient Liaisons

Patient Liaisons

Client interactions begin with our patient liaisons who greet our clients and work closely with the medical team to provide seamless delivery of high-quality services. They assist clients with information and schedule appointments in a judgement-free space.

Without the worries of high service costs, our veterinarians focus on providing the best possible care for patients alongside a supportive team. We provide training in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), with support from our experienced veterinary team for those with limited prior experience.