The Vice President (VP), Forensic Sciences, reporting to the Vice President, Cruelty Response, leads the Forensic Sciences department, which consists of both the New York City and Gainesville, Florida-based teams. The department currently includes eight forensic veterinarians, one licensed veterinary technician, two forensic analysts (one specializing in osteology), two forensic sciences coordinators, and one forensics science manager. Two of the forensic veterinarians serve as Senior Director, Veterinary Forensic Sciences (Gainesville) and Supervisor, Forensic Sciences (NYC), both of whom report directly to the VP.
The VP partners with the Criminal Practice & Investigations (CPI) and National Field Response (NFR) departments to successfully operationalize criminal cases and meet the organization’s annual case response goals. In collaboration with CPI, NFR, and the other teams critical to the success of cruelty response work (including Behavior Sciences, Relocation, Placement, and Shelter & Rehabilitation teams), the VP helps to ensure the evidentiary strength of these cases; the efficient and effective use of departmental and organizational resources; the welfare of animal victims; and that local stakeholders gain boots-on-the ground experience that will better empower them to respond to animal cruelty and animal fighting in their communities.
In carrying out this work, the VP ensures that forensic assistance is provided to law enforcement agencies for the successful investigation and prosecution of animal cruelty and animal fighting cases that the ASPCA deploys on, whether that forensic work is carried out directly by the department’s forensic veterinarians and analysts, or through their supervision and/or guidance of other ASPCA veterinarians, professional responders, and local veterinarians. In addition, the VP ensures forensic assistance is provided to law enforcement on strategic, non-ASPCA animal-related cases handled by staff at the ASPCA Veterinary Forensic Science Center (AVFSC) in Gainesville.
In support of the ASPCA’s partnership with the NYPD, the VP oversees the work of the New York City-based veterinary forensics team, which provides forensic assistance to the NYPD and NYC District Attorney’s Offices for the successful investigation and prosecution of animal-related cases.
For both national and NYPD animal cruelty and animal fighting cases, the VP oversees all aspects of the department’s forensics work, including forensic examinations, report-writing, analysis of other animal-related evidence, and testimony for hearings and trials, ensuring close collaboration with CPI attorneys.
The VP guides the teaching, extern- and internship programs in NYC and Gainesville, as well as external training aimed at veterinary practitioners nationwide, to ensure this work achieves the greatest impact for the field and is aligned with organizational goals and priorities. In consultation with the VP, Cruelty Response, and in conjunction with the Strategy & Research team, the VP also oversees the department’s research strategies.
The VP serves as an organizational expert and spokesperson on forensic science matters and/or supports staff in these functions; oversees the team’s internal and external consulting; and works with Communications teams to promote and advance the role of forensics in animal cruelty and animal fighting investigations.
Responsibilities:
Leadership, Strategy & Planning
Management & Supervision
Education and Experience:
Skills Requirements:
Additional Information:·
Exemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values:
o Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals
o Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes
o Believes in Team – that we are stronger together
o Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible
o Focuses on Impact, specifically making change for animals
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, below, we have 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 this 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.
For remote positions, you can view which zone applies to you based on your location. For questions regarding other locations not found on the list, please send an email to Careers@aspca.org for more information.
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Qualifications:
See above for qualifications details.
Language:
English (Required)
Education and Work Experience:
Our 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.
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ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
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.
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